Como Pronunciar "yenta"

word

ˈjɛntə

YEN-tuh

ˈjɛntə

YEN-tuh

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈjɛntə

Inglês Britânico

ˈjɛntə

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

YEN-tuh

Ouça em Contexto

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.