How to Pronounce "yorker"
word
/ˈjɔɹkɝ/
YOR-kur
/jˈɔːkɐ/
YAW-kuh
Definition
In cricket, a yorker is a ball bowled so that it lands at or near the batsman's feet, making it difficult to hit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjɔɹkɝ/
British English
/jˈɔːkɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR-kur
UK
YAW-kuh
Listen in Context
The bowler delivered a perfect yorker.
A yorker is hard for the batsman to hit.
He took a wicket with a fast yorker.
The last ball was a brilliant yorker that won the match.