How do you pronounce "yokel"?

In American English: /ˈjoʊkɛl/ (YOHK-ehl). In British English: /jˈəʊkəl/ (Y-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈjoʊkɛl/ (YOHK-ehl). In Australian English: /jˈəʊkəl/ (Y-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjoʊkɛl/ (YOHK-ehl), while in British English it's /jˈəʊkəl/ (Y-ohk).

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yokel

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/ˈjoʊkɛl/

YOHK-ehl

Syllable Breakdown

joʊkyo·ɛlkel

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