How to pronounce yeti
Say it like YET-ee. Yeti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YET).
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- YET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yeti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yeti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YET-ee.
What does yeti mean?
- An unidentified humanoid animal said to live in the Himalayas.
Where does yeti come from?
Borrowed from Tibetan གཡའ་དྲེད (g.ya' dred, “wildman, yeti”), compound of གཡའ (g.ya', “dirt, rust, slate”) and དྲེད (dred, “bear”).
Words that rhyme with yeti
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Questions about saying yeti
How do you pronounce yeti?
Say YET-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛti/. In British English it is /ˈjɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yeti?
Yeti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YET). Broken into parts: YET · ee.
Is yeti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈjɛti/ (YET-ee).