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🔊 Homophones: 100% Identical Pronunciation (⁄joʊk⁄)

How to Pronounce yolk vs yoke

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"yolk" and "yoke" are exact English homophones with 100% identical phonetic pronunciation (⁄joʊk⁄). They share the exact same sound from start to finish but differ in spelling, origin, and meaning.

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yolk

⁄joʊk⁄

Syllables

YOLK

Definition:

The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

“To make meringue, you have to separate the white from the yolk.”
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yoke

⁄joʊk⁄

Syllables

YOKE

Definition:

Senses relating to a frame around the neck.

“Thy seruant in walking thy pastures aboute: / for yokes, forkes and rakes, let him loke to finde oute. / And after at leyser let this be his hier: / to trimme them and make them at home by the fier.”

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Frequently Asked Questions: yolk vs yoke

What is the difference in pronunciation between "yolk" and "yoke"?

"yolk" and "yoke" are exact English homophones with 100% identical phonetic pronunciation (⁄joʊk⁄). They share the exact same sound from start to finish but differ in spelling, origin, and meaning.

Where does the syllable stress fall in "yolk" vs "yoke"?

"yolk" has 1 syllable(s) (yolk) with stress on "YOLK". "yoke" has 1 syllable(s) (yoke) with stress on "YOKE".

Why do English learners often confuse "yolk" and "yoke"?

These words share similar consonant frameworks and vowel lengths, making them difficult for non-native speakers to distinguish without back-to-back ear training.

What are example sentences for "yolk" and "yoke"?

Example for "yolk": "To make meringue, you have to separate the white from the yolk." Example for "yoke": "Thy seruant in walking thy pastures aboute: / for yokes, forkes and rakes, let him loke to finde oute. / And after at leyser let this be his hier: / to trimme them and make them at home by the fier."