How to pronounce yeller
Say it like YEL-er. Yeller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL).
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- YEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yeller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of yeller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YEL-uh.
What does yeller mean?
- Someone who yells.
- Pronunciation spelling of yellow.
Where does yeller come from?
From yell + -er.
Words that rhyme with yeller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yeller.
Questions about saying yeller
How do you pronounce yeller?
Say YEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yeller?
Yeller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL). Broken into parts: YEL · er.
Is yeller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjɛlə/ (YEL-uh).