How to Pronounce "yenta"
word
ˈjɛntə
YEN-tuh
ˈjɛntə
YEN-tuh
Definition
A yenta is a woman who often spreads gossip or meddles in other people's business. The word originally comes from Yiddish and is sometimes used humorously or negatively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɛntə
British English
ˈjɛntə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YEN-tuh
UK
YEN-tuh
Listen in Context
Everyone knows Mrs. Smith is a yenta in our neighborhood.
Don't be such a yenta; mind your own business.
My aunt is the family yenta; she loves to gossip.
She always knows everyone’s secrets—she’s a total yenta.