How to pronounce yuri
Say it like YUUR-ee. Yuri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
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- YUUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yuri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yuri
American and British speakers say yuri in essentially the same way: /ˈjʊri/ in the US and /ˈjʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUUR-ee.
What does yuri mean?
- A narrative or visual work featuring a romantic or sexual relationship between women.
Words that rhyme with yuri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yuri.
Questions about saying yuri
How do you pronounce yuri?
Say YUUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊri/. In British English it is /ˈjʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yuri?
Yuri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say yuri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʊri/ and the British form is /ˈjʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.