How to Pronounce "yesteryear"
word
ˈjɛstɝˌjɪɹ
YES-ter-yeer
jˈɛstəjˌiə
YES-tuh-yeer
Definition
A poetic or literary way to refer to the past, especially a time long ago or of previous generations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɛstɝˌjɪɹ
British English
jˈɛstəjˌiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YES-ter-yeer
UK
YES-tuh-yeer
Listen in Context
Yesteryear was a time of simpler technology.
Many people remember the traditions of yesteryear.
He often talks about heroes from yesteryear.
The music of yesteryear brings back so many memories.