How to pronounce yellowish
Say it like YEL-oh-ish. Yellowish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL).
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- YEL
- oh
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yellowish 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of yellowish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YEL-oh-ish.
What does yellowish mean?
- Somewhat yellow in color.
Where does yellowish come from?
From Middle English ȝelowisch; equivalent to yellow + -ish.
Questions about saying yellowish
How do you pronounce yellowish?
Say YEL-oh-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛloʊɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yellowish?
Yellowish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL). Broken into parts: YEL · oh · ish.
Is yellowish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/ (YEL-oh-ish).