How to Pronounce Yen

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/jɛn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “yen”

"yen" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with den and phren, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: yene — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yen mean?

noun

  1. The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
  2. A coin or note worth one yen.

Synonyms

JPY

Words that rhyme with yen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

denphrenkengrenhenagainpenamenfenzenbenmen

Related words

longhankeringyearnachelanguishpinedollarjpy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yen"?▾

"Yen" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yen" is /jɛn/.

What does "yen" mean?▾

Yen: The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.

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