How to Pronounce "yams"
word
ˈjæmz
YAMZ
jˈæmz
YAMZ
Definition
Yams are starchy, root vegetables similar to sweet potatoes, found especially in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. They have a rough, brown skin and white, yellow, or purple flesh.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjæmz
British English
jˈæmz
Simplified Pronunciation
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YAMZ
UK
YAMZ
Listen in Context
We cooked yams for dinner last night.
Yams grow underground like potatoes.
She likes yams because they are sweet and soft.
In some countries, people mash yams with spices to make a tasty dish.