How to pronounce yowzah
Say it like YOW-zuh. Yowzah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW).
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- YOW
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yowzah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yowzah
American and British speakers say yowzah in essentially the same way: /ˈjaʊzə/ in the US and /ˈjaʊzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOW-zuh.
What does yowzah mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of yes, sir.
- Wow: an indication of surprise, excitement, or amazement.
Questions about saying yowzah
How do you pronounce yowzah?
Say YOW-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjaʊzə/. In British English it is /ˈjaʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yowzah?
Yowzah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW). Broken into parts: YOW · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say yowzah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjaʊzə/ and the British form is /ˈjaʊzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.