How do you pronounce "yakima"?

In American English: /ˈjækɪmə/ (YAK-im-uh). In British English: /jˈakɪmə/ (Y-ak). In Canadian English: /ˈjækɪmə/ (YAK-im-uh). In Australian English: /jˈakɪmə/ (Y-ak).

Is "yakima" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjækɪmə/ (YAK-im-uh), while in British English it's /jˈakɪmə/ (Y-ak).

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yakima

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/ˈjækɪmə/

YAK-im-uh

Syllable Breakdown

jækya·ɪmki·əma

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