yodel

verb
UK: /ˈjəʊdl/
US: /ˈjoʊdl/

  1. To sing with frequent changes between a normal and a very high voice.

    1. He likes to yodel in the mountains.
    2. The Swiss singer began to yodel, entertaining the tourists with a traditional alpine song.

  2. To call or shout in a way that changes pitch up and down, similar to singing.

    1. I heard someone yodel in the distance.
    2. The children began to yodel with excitement as they played their favorite game in the park.

Synonyms

warble chant trill
yodel noun

  1. A song or shout that includes frequent changes between a normal and a very high voice.

    1. That was a nice yodel.
    2. The sound of a distant yodel echoed through the alpine valleys.

  2. A style of singing characterized by rapid changes in pitch between the chest and head voice.

    1. She performed a beautiful yodel.
    2. The festival showcased the art of the yodel, attracting performers and enthusiasts from around the globe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yodel" in English means: To sing with frequent changes between a normal and a very high voice., To call or shout in a way that changes pitch up and down, similar to singing..

The phonetic transcription of "yodel" is /ˈjəʊdl/ in British English and /ˈjoʊdl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yodel": warble, chant, trill.

Example usage of "yodel": "He likes to yodel in the mountains.". More examples on the page.