To pronounce "yayoi", say YAY-oi — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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YAY-oi
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"yayoi" has 2 syllables: yay-oi.
"Yayoi" has 2 syllables: yay · oi.
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