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American English pronunciation
How to pronounce 'yes' in American English
Learn the American English pronunciation of "yes" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "yes"
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- Simple pronunciation
- yehs
- IPA transcription
- /jɛs/
- Word frequency
- 171st
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What does "yes" mean?
- used to give a positive answer or reply
Examples of "yes" in a sentence
- Yes, I would like some water.
- Can you help me, yes or no?
- Yes, you can take the day off.
How common is "yes"?
Yes is the 171st most common word in English.
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