How to pronounce yuk
Say it like YUHK. Yuk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of yuk
American and British speakers say yuk in essentially the same way: /jʌk/ in the US and /jʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHK.
What does yuk mean?
- An exuberant laugh.
- Something, such as a joke, that causes such a laugh.
- To laugh exuberantly.
Where does yuk come from?
Imitative, similar to the variant yuck.
Words that rhyme with yuk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yuk.
Questions about saying yuk
How do you pronounce yuk?
Say YUHK. The American pronunciation is /jʌk/. In British English it is /jʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yuk?
Yuk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say yuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jʌk/ and the British form is /jʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.