How to pronounce yoga
Say it like YOH-guh. Yoga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yoga 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yoga
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-guh.
What does yoga mean?
- discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion
- a system of physical, breathing and meditation exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind
Words that rhyme with yoga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yoga.
Questions about saying yoga
How do you pronounce yoga?
Say YOH-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊɡə/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yoga?
Yoga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · guh.
Is yoga 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 /ˈjəʊɡə/ (YOH-guh).