How to Pronounce Yam

To pronounce "yam", say YAM — one syllable, IPA /jæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/jæm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “yam”

"yam" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.

What does yam mean?

noun

  1. Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
  2. The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.

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Words that rhyme with yam

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shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yam"?▾

"Yam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yam" is /jæm/.

What does "yam" mean?▾

Yam: Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

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