How to pronounce yoyo
Say it like YOH-yoh. Yoyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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US American/ˈjoʊjoʊ/YOH-yoh
UK British/ˈjəʊjəʊ/YOH-yoh
- YOH
- yoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yoyo 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.
- yohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of yoyo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-yoh.
What does yoyo mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of yo-yo.
- Alternative spelling of yo-yo.
Where does yoyo come from?
Genericized trademark.
Questions about saying yoyo
How do you pronounce yoyo?
Say YOH-yoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊjoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yoyo?
Yoyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · yoh.
Is yoyo 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 /ˈjəʊjəʊ/ (YOH-yoh).