How to say yellow in American English
Use the simple guide "yell-OW" and compare it with US IPA /yɛllˈæʊ/.
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How to pronounce yellow
Learn how to pronounce yellow in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
yell-OW
3. IPA transcription
/yɛllˈæʊ/
4. Syllables
yellow
5. Stress
yell-OW
6. Native-language tips
yell-ow
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FAQ
What is the IPA for yellow?
A common IPA transcription is /yɛllˈæʊ/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in yellow?
The stress guide is yell-OW.