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How to pronounce yellow
Say it like this: /ˈjɛloʊ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does yellow mean?
nounThe color of sunflower petals and lemons; the color obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light; the color evoked by light of wavelength around 580 nm; one of the t
The middle light in a set of three traffic lights, the lighting of which indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection if it is safe to do so.
One of the color balls used in snooker, with a value of 2 points.
adjOf a yellow hue.
“He had a yellow laptop in his bag.”
Lacking courage.
“You yellow bastards! Come back here and take what's coming to you!”
Characterized by sensationalism, lurid content, and doubtful accuracy.
verbTo become yellow or yellower.
To make (something) yellow or yellower.
To promote (a captain) to flag rank without command of a squadron, ending his career; to make him a yellow admiral.
“Then they might yellow him if they wanted to; he would be satisfied with Admiral’s rank.”
intjUsed to indicate that the speaker needs a temporary break from current sexual activity.
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