How to Pronounce "yokels"
word
ˈjoʊkɛɫ
YOH-kuhlz
jˈəʊkəlz
YOH-kuhlz
Definition
'Yokels' is an informal and pejorative term for people from the countryside, suggesting they are unsophisticated or naive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjoʊkɛɫ
British English
jˈəʊkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOH-kuhlz
UK
YOH-kuhlz
Listen in Context
The city kids laughed at the yokels at the fair.
Some people think all yokels wear overalls and hats.
They called the villagers yokels, which was rude.
The movie makes fun of yokels, but I think it's unfair.