How to pronounce yoh
Say it like YOH. Yoh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/joʊ/YOH
UK British/jəʊ/YOH
- YOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yoh 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.
American vs British pronunciation of yoh
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH.
What does yoh mean?
interjection
- Expresses surprise, wonder, admiration, frustration, shock, or distress.
- Pronunciation spelling of you
- Pronunciation spelling of your
- Alternative form of yo (any meaning in etymology 1)
Where does yoh come from?
From Afrikaans and Xhosa.
Words that rhyme with yoh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yoh.
Questions about saying yoh
How do you pronounce yoh?
Say YOH. The American pronunciation is /joʊ/. In British English it is /jəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yoh?
Yoh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOH.
Is yoh 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 /jəʊ/ (YOH).