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How to pronounce “yak

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Pronunciation guide for yak

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of yak with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Paul Snelgrove: A census of the ocean 16 minutesSo whether you're a yak herder living in the mountains of Chile,
Definition summary
An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

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How to pronounce yak

Paul Snelgrove: A census of the ocean 16 minutes

So whether you're a yak herder living in the mountains of Chile,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “yak

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
  • [Verb]
  • (slang, intransitive) To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
  • (slang, intransitive) To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.

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