yell
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To shout; holler.
Pronunciation
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yehlIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈjɛl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
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verb
intransitive
To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
transitive
To convey by shouting.
informalusually followed by at
To tell someone off, to scold or rebuke, typically in a loud and angry manner.
noun
A phrase to be shouted.
The second-largest island in the Shetland Islands council area, Scotland.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
More ways to use yell
- “You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine.”verb
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Uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement.
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