How to Pronounce "ja"
word
/ˈjɑ/
yah
/jˈɑː/
yah
Definition
A German word meaning “yes.” English speakers may see it in German phrases, songs, jokes, or conversations about the German language.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjɑ/
British English
/jˈɑː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yah
UK
yah
Listen in Context
In German, ja means yes.
She wrote “ja” on the board in class.
He answered with a quick “ja.”
He kept saying “ja, ja” like a cartoon German villain.