How to Pronounce “yogurt”: British vs American vs Australian
Dialect Analysis & Sound Shift
US says ⁄ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt⁄ (long "O"); UK and Australia say ⁄ˈjɒɡ.ət⁄ (short "O").
Linguistic Feature: Vowel ContrastsAmerican English (US)
⁄ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt⁄
Diphthong ⁄oʊ⁄ with rhotic ending
British English (UK)
⁄ˈjɒɡ.ət⁄
Short ⁄ɒ⁄ with non-rhotic ending
Australian English (AUS)
⁄ˈjɔɡ.ət⁄
Short open vowel
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Dialect Analysis & Sound Shift: “yogurt”
From Turkish "yoğurt". American English adopted the long goat vowel ⁄oʊ⁄, while British English adopted the short lot vowel ⁄ɒ⁄.
Frequently Asked Questions: "Yogurt" Accent Differences
How do Americans and Britons pronounce "yogurt" differently?
From Turkish "yoğurt". American English adopted the long goat vowel ⁄oʊ⁄, while British English adopted the short lot vowel ⁄ɒ⁄.
Which English accent is considered the standard for "yogurt"?
Neither is universally superior. General American (GA) is the predominant broadcast standard in North America, while Received Pronunciation (RP) / BBC English is standard across the UK and widely taught across Europe.
How does Australian pronunciation of "yogurt" compare to British and American?
Short open vowel
How can I practice switching between US and UK pronunciations for "yogurt"?
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