How to pronounce Yellowknife
Say it like YEL-oh-nyfe. Yellowknife has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL).
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- YEL
- oh
- nyfe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yellowknife 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.
- nyfeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Yellowknife
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YEL-oh-nyfe.
What does Yellowknife mean?
- The capital of and only city in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
Where does Yellowknife come from?
Named after the Tsatsaotine (“Copper People”) (the Yellowknives), a local Dene tribe that made copper tools.
Questions about saying Yellowknife
How do you pronounce Yellowknife?
Say YEL-oh-nyfe. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛloʊˌnaɪf/. In British English it is /ˈjɛləʊˌnaɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yellowknife?
Yellowknife has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL). Broken into parts: YEL · oh · nyfe.
Is Yellowknife 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 /ˈjɛləʊˌnaɪf/ (YEL-oh-nyfe).