How to Pronounce "yikes"
word
/ˈjaɪks/
yyks
/jˈaɪks/
yyks
Definition
An exclamation people use when they are surprised, shocked, or a little scared by something sudden or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjaɪks/
British English
/jˈaɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yyks
UK
yyks
Listen in Context
Yikes, that spider is huge!
Yikes! I forgot my homework at home.
Yikes, I almost slipped on the floor.
Yikes, I didn't mean to see that!