How to pronounce yurt
Say it like YOORT. Yurt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/jʊrt/YOORT
UK British/jɜːt/YURT
- YOORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yurt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of yurt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YURT.
What does yurt mean?
noun
- A large, round, semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and a conical roof, usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia (where it is known as a ger).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ger
- kibitka
Questions about saying yurt
How do you pronounce yurt?
Say YOORT. The American pronunciation is /jʊrt/. In British English it is /jɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yurt?
Yurt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOORT.
Is yurt 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 /jɜːt/ (YURT).