How to Pronounce Yokes

To pronounce "yokes", say YOK-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

yokes

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

YOK-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “yokes”

"yokes" has 2 syllables: yok-es. It rhymes with coax and hoax, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: yolks — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yokes mean?

noun

  1. Frame around the neck, and related senses.
  2. Pair of harnessed draught animals, and related senses.

verb

  1. To link or to join.
  2. To unite, to connect.

Synonyms

control wheel

Words that rhyme with yokes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coaxhoaxevokesfolksinvokesjokesprovokessoaksblokeschokescokessmokes

Related words

bracespanlinkcouplingpaircoupletwosomeduad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yokes"?▾

"Yokes" has 2 syllables: yok · es.

What does "yokes" mean?▾

Yokes: Frame around the neck, and related senses.

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