How to pronounce Yellowstone
Say it like YEL-oh-stohn. Yellowstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL).
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- YEL
- oh
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yellowstone 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.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Yellowstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YEL-oh-stohn.
What does Yellowstone mean?
- A river that rises in the park before flowing through Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota, where it empties into the Missouri River.
Where does Yellowstone come from?
From yellow + stone.
Questions about saying Yellowstone
How do you pronounce Yellowstone?
Say YEL-oh-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛloʊˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈjɛləʊˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yellowstone?
Yellowstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL). Broken into parts: YEL · oh · stohn.
Is Yellowstone 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 /ˈjɛləʊˌstəʊn/ (YEL-oh-stohn).