How to Pronounce "yean"
word
jiːn
YEEN
jiːn
YEEN
Definition
To give birth, specifically used for sheep or goats when they have lambs or kids.
IPA Transcription
American English
jiːn
British English
jiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YEEN
UK
YEEN
Listen in Context
The sheep will yean in the spring.
It is important to help goats when they yean.
Farmers watch closely as the ewes yean.
When the goats yean, sometimes they need a little help from the farmer.