How to Pronounce Yelps

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

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Letters

/jɛlps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “yelps”

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

What does yelps mean?

noun

  1. An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

    “The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail.”

  2. A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.

verb

  1. To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

    “The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water.”

Related words

yipyapshriekswailssquealsyowlscreamsgrowls

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yelps"?▾

"Yelps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yelps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yelps" is /jɛlps/.

What does "yelps" mean?▾

Yelps: An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

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