How to Pronounce Yuk

To pronounce "yuk", say YUK — one syllable, IPA /jʌk/. 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

/jʌk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yuk”

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

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

What does yuk mean?

noun

  1. Something, such as a joke, that causes such a laugh.

verb

  1. To laugh exuberantly.

interjection

  1. An exuberant laugh.

Words that rhyme with yuk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruckthunderstrucksuckawestruckpluckstuckmoonstruckshuckamokfuckschmuckamuck

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yuk"?▾

"Yuk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yuk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yuk" is /jʌk/.

What does "yuk" mean?▾

Yuk: Something, such as a joke, that causes such a laugh.

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