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