Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yes and no

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.44 in modern English

Syllables
yes and no
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see yes, and, no.

Example Sentences

Phrases

it is and it isn't

Frequently Paired Words

it is and it isn't

Questions

What does yes and no mean?
An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

How to pronounce yes and no

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “yes and no”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “yes and no”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “yes and no” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.