How to pronounce yoink
Say it like YOYNGK. Yoink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/jɔɪŋk/YOYNGK
UK British/jɔɪŋk/YOYNGK
- YOYNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yoink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOYNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of yoink
American and British speakers say yoink in essentially the same way: /jɔɪŋk/ in the US and /jɔɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOYNGK.
What does yoink mean?
verb
- To make an oinking sound.
- To hop or bounce.
- nonce word for an action that impacts on something, especially if it is sudden.
- An ordinary person with nothing to recommend them.
- Used for emphasis or to express that one is impressed.
Where does yoink come from?
1954. Onomatopoeic.
Questions about saying yoink
How do you pronounce yoink?
Say YOYNGK. The American pronunciation is /jɔɪŋk/. In British English it is /jɔɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yoink?
Yoink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOYNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say yoink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jɔɪŋk/ and the British form is /jɔɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.