How to pronounce yodel
Say it like YOH-dul. Yodel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yodel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yodel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-dul.
What does yodel mean?
- An act of yodelling.
- A song incorporating yodelling.
- To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.
Where does yodel come from?
Borrowed from German jodeln.
Words that rhyme with yodel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yodel.
Questions about saying yodel
How do you pronounce yodel?
Say YOH-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊdəl/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yodel?
Yodel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · dul.
Is yodel 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 /ˈjəʊdəl/ (YOH-dul).