How to pronounce yod
Say it like YOD. Yod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/jɑd/YOD
UK British/jɒd/YOD
- YOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of yod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: YOD.
What does yod mean?
noun
- Alternative form of yodh.
- A palatal approximant, /j/.
- A significant astrological alignment, see Yod in Wikipedia.
- Pronunciation spelling of yard.
Words that rhyme with yod
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Questions about saying yod
How do you pronounce yod?
Say YOD. The American pronunciation is /jɑd/. In British English it is /jɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yod?
Yod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOD.
Is yod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /jɒd/ (YOD).