To pronounce "yokels", say YOK-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
yokels
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YOK-els
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"yokels" has 2 syllables: yok-els. It rhymes with vocals and locals, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Yokels" has 2 syllables: yok · els.
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