How to Pronounce Yellow

To pronounce "yellow", say YELL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /jɛlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/jɛlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yellow”

"yellow" has 2 syllables: yell-ow. It rhymes with mellow and fellow, if that helps it stick.

What does yellow mean?

noun

The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.
The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, the illumination of which indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection if it is safe to do so.

verb

To become yellow or more yellow.
To make (something) yellow or more yellow.

adjective

Having yellow as its colour.
Lacking courage.

Synonyms

amber cowardly

Antonyms

green red nonyellow unyellow

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Words that rhyme with yellow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mellow fellow bedfellow cello felloe jello melo mello martello telo-meloe delo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yellow"?▾

"Yellow" has 2 syllables: yell · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "yellow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yellow" is /jɛlə/.

What does "yellow" mean?▾

Yellow: The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

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