How to pronounce yokel
Say it like YOH-kel. Yokel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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US American/ˈjoʊkɛl/YOH-kel
UK British/ˈjəʊkɛl/YOH-kel
- YOH
- kel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yokel 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.
- kelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of yokel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-kel.
What does yokel mean?
noun
- a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying yokel
How do you pronounce yokel?
Say YOH-kel. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊkɛl/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊkɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yokel?
Yokel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · kel.
Is yokel 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 /ˈjəʊkɛl/ (YOH-kel).