How to Pronounce Yolk

To pronounce "yolk", say YOLK — one syllable, IPA /jəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/jəʊk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “yolk”

"yolk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: yoke, yoak — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yolk mean?

noun

  1. The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
  2. The grease in a sheep's fleece.

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Words that rhyme with yolk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokespoke

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yolk"?▾

"Yolk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yolk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yolk" is /jəʊk/.

What does "yolk" mean?▾

Yolk: The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

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