To pronounce "yankees", say YANK-ees — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
yankees
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YANK-ees
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"yankees" has 2 syllables: yank-ees. It rhymes with hankies, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Yankees" has 2 syllables: yank · ees.
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