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What does yamp mean?
An umbelliferous plant, Perideridia gairdneri, native to California, whose tubers were used as food by Native Americans.
Where does yamp come from?
Probably related to yampah, from Shoshone.

How to pronounce yamp

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “yamp”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “yamp” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.