How to pronounce yedda
Say it like YED-uh. Yedda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YED).
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- YED
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yedda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yedda
American and British speakers say yedda in essentially the same way: /ˈjɛdə/ in the US and /ˈjɛdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: YED-uh.
What does yedda mean?
- A type of straw used to make straw hats
Questions about saying yedda
How do you pronounce yedda?
Say YED-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛdə/. In British English it is /ˈjɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yedda?
Yedda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YED). Broken into parts: YED · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say yedda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjɛdə/ and the British form is /ˈjɛdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.