How to Pronounce Yeti

To pronounce "yeti", say YET-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjɛ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈjɛ.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yeti”

"yeti" has 2 syllables: yet-i. It rhymes with petty and jetty, if that helps it stick.

What does yeti mean?

noun

  1. An unidentified humanoid animal said to live in the Himalayas

Synonyms

abominable snowman

Words that rhyme with yeti

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pettyjettyfrettyspaghetticonfettinettycappellettisetaedettydonizettidebteenettie

Related words

bigfootcreaturemenkcryptidyakinyahooyaleonza

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yeti"?▾

"Yeti" has 2 syllables: yet · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "yeti"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yeti" is /ˈjɛ.ti/.

What does "yeti" mean?▾

Yeti: An unidentified humanoid animal said to live in the Himalayas

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