How to Pronounce Yogurt

To pronounce "yogurt", say YOG-urt — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjoʊɡɝt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈjoʊɡɝt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/jˈɒɡɜːt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “yogurt”

Break "yogurt" into 2 beats and lean on "YOG" — that's the stressed one.

What does yogurt mean?

noun

  1. A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.
  2. Any similar product based on other substances (e.g. soy yogurt).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "yogurt"?▾

To pronounce "yogurt", say YOG-urt — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjoʊɡɝt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "yogurt"?▾

"Yogurt" has 2 syllables: yog · urt.

What is the IPA transcription of "yogurt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yogurt" is /ˈjoʊɡɝt/.

What does "yogurt" mean?▾

Yogurt: A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.

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