To pronounce "yonkers", say YONK-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
yonkers
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YONK-ers
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"yonkers" has 2 syllables: yonk-ers. It rhymes with bonkers and conquers, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Yonkers" has 2 syllables: yonk · ers.
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