How to pronounce yorkers
Say it like YOR-kerz. Yorkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOR).
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US American/ˈjɔrkɚz/YOR-kerz
UK British/ˈjɔːkəz/YAW-kuz
- YOR
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yorkers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of yorkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAW-kuz.
What does yorkers mean?
noun
- plural of yorker How to pronounce yorker
Questions about saying yorkers
How do you pronounce yorkers?
Say YOR-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɔrkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈjɔːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yorkers?
Yorkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOR). Broken into parts: YOR · kerz.
Is yorkers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjɔːkəz/ (YAW-kuz).