How to Pronounce Yellowjacket

To pronounce "yellowjacket", say YELL-owj-ack-et — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

YELL-owj-ack-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “yellowjacket”

"yellowjacket" has 4 syllables: yell-owj-ack-et.

What does yellowjacket mean?

noun

  1. A predatory wasp with alternating black and yellow stripes around the abdomen, usually of the genera Vespula or Dolichovespula.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yellowjacket"?▾

"Yellowjacket" has 4 syllables: yell · owj · ack · et.

What does "yellowjacket" mean?▾

Yellowjacket: A predatory wasp with alternating black and yellow stripes around the abdomen, usually of the genera Vespula or Dolichovespula.

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