How to Pronounce "yorkers"
word
/ˈjɔɹkɝz/
YOR-kerz
/jˈɔːkəz/
YAWK-uhz
Definition
In cricket, 'yorkers' are balls bowled so that they pitch right at the batsman's feet, making them very difficult to hit. The term specifically refers to a type of fast, low delivery used mainly by bowlers.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjɔɹkɝz/
British English
/jˈɔːkəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR-kerz
UK
YAWK-uhz
Listen in Context
Fast bowlers often use yorkers to get batsmen out.
He bowled three perfect yorkers in a row.
Learning to bowl yorkers is important for any cricketer.
In the last over, he surprised everyone with two tricky yorkers.