How to Pronounce "yoruba"
word
jəˈɹubə
yuh-ROO-buh
ˈjɒrʊbə
YOR-uh-buh
Definition
Yoruba refers to both an ethnic group from West Africa, mainly Nigeria, and their language, which is spoken by millions of people.
IPA Transcription
American English
jəˈɹubə
British English
ˈjɒrʊbə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yuh-ROO-buh
UK
YOR-uh-buh
Listen in Context
The Yoruba live mainly in Nigeria.
She speaks the Yoruba language.
Many Yoruba traditions are famous.
His mother taught him Yoruba songs from childhood.