How to Pronounce "yank your chain"
expression
YANK yor CHAYN or YANK yer CHAYN
YANK yaw CHAYN
Definition
To tease, joke with, or trick someone in a playful way, often making them believe something that is not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjæŋk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃeɪn
British English
jˈæŋk/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YANK yor CHAYN or YANK yer CHAYN
UK
YANK yaw CHAYN
Listen in Context
I was just yanking your chain. Don't be upset!
Are you yanking my chain, or is this real?
He likes to yank your chain about everything.
Relax, I'm just yanking your chain about the surprise party.