How to Pronounce Yawl

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

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Letters

/jɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “yawl”

"yawl" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does yawl mean?

noun

  1. A small ship's boat, usually rowed by four or six oars.
  2. A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yawl"?▾

"Yawl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yawl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yawl" is /jɔːl/.

What does "yawl" mean?▾

Yawl: A small ship's boat, usually rowed by four or six oars.

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