How to pronounce yoleven
Say it like yoh-LEV-un. Yoleven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV).
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- yoh
- LEV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yoleven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yoleven
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoh-LEV-un.
What does yoleven mean?
- The number eleven.
Where does yoleven come from?
Coined to avoid confusion with seven in the loud casino environment.
Words that rhyme with yoleven
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Questions about saying yoleven
How do you pronounce yoleven?
Say yoh-LEV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌjoʊˈlɛvən/. In British English it is /ˌjəʊˈlɛvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yoleven?
Yoleven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV). Broken into parts: yoh · LEV · un.
Is yoleven 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 /ˌjəʊˈlɛvən/ (yoh-LEV-un).