How to Pronounce "yawl"
word
jɔːl
YAHL
jˈɔːl
YAHL
Definition
A yawl is a small sailing boat with two masts, where the smaller mast is set behind the steering wheel (rudder). It can also mean a small rowboat used for carrying goods or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
jɔːl
British English
jˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The fishermen rowed their yawl to shore.
The yawl has two masts and is easy to sail.
They loaded the boxes into the small yawl.
When the wind picked up, the yawl accelerated smoothly across the water.