How to Pronounce "yen"
word
/ˈjɛn/
yen
/jˈɛn/
yen
Definition
The yen is the basic unit of money used in Japan. It is the official Japanese currency.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjɛn/
British English
/jˈɛn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yen
UK
yen
Listen in Context
This snack costs 200 yen.
I changed my dollars into yen at the airport.
The book was only 800 yen.
The train ticket was cheaper than I expected, only 350 yen.