How to pronounce yak
American English pronunciation
YAK
- IPA
- /ˈjæk/
- Syllables
- YAK (1 syllable)
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What yak means
A long-haired ox from the high mountains of Asia
In a sentence: In the mountains, a yak carried heavy bags up the steep, snowy trail.
Where it comes from: It comes from the animal's name in Tibetan, the language of Tibet, where yaks have lived for a very long time.
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