How to Pronounce "yawns"
word
ˈjɔnz
YAWNZ
jˈɔːnz
YAWNZ
Definition
To open your mouth wide and take a deep breath, usually when you are tired or bored. Can also refer to something being wide open, like an opening or gap.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔnz
British English
jˈɔːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YAWNZ
UK
YAWNZ
Listen in Context
She yawns every morning when she wakes up.
The baby yawns when he is tired.
He yawns during long meetings.
Whenever one person yawns, others often start yawning too.