To pronounce "yessir", say YESS-ir — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/
IPA
"yessir" has 2 syllables: yess-ir.
interjection
"Yessir" has 2 syllables: yess · ir.
The IPA transcription of "yessir" is /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/.
Yessir: Used to express assent, especially to a male superior.
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