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
348th

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What does "yes" mean?

  1. 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 348th most common word in English.

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