How to pronounce yogi
Say it like YOH-ghee. Yogi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yogi 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.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yogi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-ghee.
What does yogi mean?
- A devotee or adherent of yoga.
- To turn (someone) into a yogi; to lead into practicing yoga.
- To persuade someone to give you food or other favors without actually begging.
Words that rhyme with yogi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yogi.
Questions about saying yogi
How do you pronounce yogi?
Say YOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yogi?
Yogi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · ghee.
Is yogi 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 /ˈjəʊɡi/ (YOH-ghee).