How to Pronounce Yoyo

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

YOY-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “yoyo”

"yoyo" has 2 syllables: yoy-o. It rhymes with yo-yo and toyo, if that helps it stick.

What does yoyo mean?

noun

  1. A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.

    “I bought a yo-yo from the toy store yesterday.”

  2. A volatile market that moves up and down.

verb

  1. To vacillate; to move up and down.

Words that rhyme with yoyo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yo-yotoyosantoyo

Related words

vacillateyoyosdiaboloshuttlecockkitewainmanpinwheelshuttlecocks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yoyo"?▾

"Yoyo" has 2 syllables: yoy · o.

What does "yoyo" mean?▾

Yoyo: A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.

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