How to Pronounce Yeses

To pronounce "yeses", say YES-es — 2 syllables, IPA /jɛsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/jɛsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yeses”

"yeses" has 2 syllables: yes-es. It rhymes with tresses and possesses, if that helps it stick.

What does yeses mean?

noun

  1. An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

    “Was that a yes?”

  2. A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.

    “The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".”

verb

  1. To agree with, affirm, approve.

    “Did he yes the veto?”

  2. To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing

Synonyms

ayenodyeaagreeconsent

Antonyms

nayno

Words that rhyme with yeses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepresses

Related words

affirmationsaffirmativesagreementsayesconfirmationsyeahyessesyeahs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yeses"?▾

"Yeses" has 2 syllables: yes · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "yeses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yeses" is /jɛsɪz/.

What does "yeses" mean?▾

Yeses: An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

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