How Do You Spell YANKS?

Pronunciation: [jˈaŋks] (IPA)

The word "yanks" is spelled with five letters: Y-A-N-K-S. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is rendered as /jæŋks/. The first sound, /j/, represents the 'y' sound in "yes," while the second sound, /æ/, represents the 'a' sound in "cat." The third sound, /ŋ/, represents the 'ng' sound in "sing," and the fourth sound, /k/, represents the 'k' sound in "kite." Lastly, the fifth sound, /s/, represents the 's' sound in "snake." Overall, the phonetic transcription of "yanks" accurately represents its spelling.

YANKS Meaning and Definition

1. Yanks is a plural noun derived from the colloquial term "Yankee" which originally referred to people from the northeastern United States, but has since been more broadly applied to all Americans. The term has historically been used by people from other countries, particularly the British, to refer to Americans in a more casual, and sometimes derogatory, manner.

   Yanks is often used as a noun to collectively describe American people as a whole, often implying a characterization of their culture and behavior. It can denote an affectionate or light-hearted reference to Americans, but can also hold negative connotations depending on the context and intent of the speaker.

   The term is frequently used in informal conversation, literature, and media, particularly in regions where there is a strong cultural distinction between the speaker and Americans. It may be employed to differentiate between oneself and Americans or to discuss distinctive American attributes or stereotypes.

   It is important to note that the meaning and connotations of "yanks" may vary across different cultures and contexts. While some individuals may use the term without any negative connotations, others may find it offensive or demeaning. It is always prudent to consider the context, audience, and cultural norms when using or interpreting this term.

Top Common Misspellings for YANKS *

• yankes 100%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for YANKS

• rhanks
• lnks
• yankie
• lanks
• thyanks
• yhanks
• anks
• lynks
• sainks
• yanky
• nanuks
• yanksw
• yankies
• yankess
• yaicks
• yanke
• manks
• tahnks
• ankes
• canuks
• paniks
• cancks
• tyanks
• yahnke
• yankees
• yankey
• yankin
• dahks
• danes
• yacki
• yanki
• dyakks
• dyacks
• Fyants
• yunks
• Jankes
• manksz
• yankd
• yarkk
• Yanci
• yancs
• yoanns
• fanki
• yancke
• yanze
• yacks
• yaaks
• yqanks
• yalss
• yahhs
• yaangs
• yackes
• yacke
• zynks
• zankk
• Zeinas
• Mancks
• Yfanes
• Beybankk
• Yunkes
• Yunkss
• Yynks
• Yaegs
• yannke
• yangke
• yeangs
• yaungs
• Yoanko
• Yankys

Etymology of YANKS

The word "yanks" is a colloquial term typically used to refer to people from the United States. It is derived from the word "Yankee", which originally referred to inhabitants of New England in the 18th century.

The term "Yankee" itself has a debated origin. One theory suggests that it comes from the Dutch name "Janke" or "Jan Kees", which were common names in the Netherlands, especially among sailors. It is believed that Dutch settlers and sailors who interacted with English speakers began referring to them as "Yankees" due to the similarity to their own names.

Another theory suggests that "Yankee" originated from an English dialectical pronunciation of "English" or "Anglican". It suggests that early English settlers, particularly Puritans, were called "Yankees" because of their distinct accent or religious affiliation.

Similar spelling words for YANKS

• yanes,
• yankey,
• yank,
• yankee.

Conjugate verb Yanks

CONDITIONAL

I would yank

we would yank

you would yank

he/she/it would yank

they would yank

FUTURE

I will yank

we will yank

you will yank

he/she/it will yank

they will yank

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have yanked

we will have yanked

you will have yanked

he/she/it will have yanked

they will have yanked

PAST

I yanked

we yanked

you yanked

he/she/it yanked

they yanked

PAST PERFECT

I had yanked

we had yanked

you had yanked

he/she/it had yanked

they had yanked

PRESENT

I yank

we yank

you yank

he/she/it yanks

they yank

PRESENT PERFECT

I have yanked

we have yanked

you have yanked

he/she/it has yanked

they have yanked

I am yanking

we are yanking

you are yanking

he/she/it is yanking

they are yanking

I was yanking

we were yanking

you were yanking

he/she/it was yanking

they were yanking

I will be yanking

we will be yanking

you will be yanking

he/she/it will be yanking

they will be yanking

I have been yanking

we have been yanking

you have been yanking

he/she/it has been yanking

they have been yanking

I had been yanking

we had been yanking

you had been yanking

he/she/it had been yanking

they had been yanking

I will have been yanking

we will have been yanking

you will have been yanking

he/she/it will have been yanking

they will have been yanking

I would have yanked

we would have yanked

you would have yanked

he/she/it would have yanked

they would have yanked

I would be yanking

we would be yanking

you would be yanking

he/she/it would be yanking

they would be yanking

I would have been yanking

we would have been yanking

you would have been yanking

he/she/it would have been yanking

they would have been yanking