How Do You Spell YELP?

Pronunciation: [jˈɛlp] (IPA)

The word "yelp" is spelled with a "y" followed by the letters "e-l-p." The IPA phonetic transcription for "yelp" is /jɛlp/. The "y" sound represents the voiced palatal approximant, which is made by bringing the tongue near the hard palate. The "e" sound represents the mid front unrounded vowel and the "l" sound is the alveolar lateral approximant. The "p" sound represents the voiceless bilabial stop. Together, these sounds make up the word "yelp."

Meaning and Definition
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YELP Meaning and Definition

  1. Yelp can be defined as both a noun and a verb, carrying different meanings in each context.

    As a noun, yelp refers to a high-pitched, sharp cry or bark, typically made by a dog or another animal, as an expression of pain, fear, or excitement. It is a short and sudden vocalization that may indicate surprise or distress. For instance, a dog may let out a yelp if it is bitten or injured or a person may let out a yelp of excitement when surprised. In this sense, yelp is seen as a vocalization that conveys a sudden reaction or emotion and is often characterized by its briefness and high pitch.

    As a verb, to yelp means to utter a sharp, shrill cry or bark, often involuntarily. It refers to the action of making a yelp-like sound, typically in response to pain, surprise, or fear. Additionally, it can refer to the act of making a sudden outcry or shout, expressing strong emotions such as astonishment or distress. It is frequently used to describe the sound a dog makes, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe similar sounds made by humans or other animals.

    Overall, regardless of its noun or verb form, yelp represents a vocalization associated with suddenness, high pitch, and often expressing a reaction to pain, fear, excitement, or surprise.

  2. • To utter a sharp or shrill bark, as a dog.
    • A sharp shrill bark.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of YELP

The word "yelp" originated from the Old English word "gjǣlan" or "gjelan", which meant "to yell or cry aloud". It originated from the Proto-Germanic word "jaulaną", meaning "to howl or scream". Over time, the word went through various changes and adaptations, ultimately leading to the Middle English word "yelpen", which meant "to boast or cry out". From there, it evolved to the modern English word "yelp", referring to a sharp, high-pitched cry or bark.

Plural form of YELP is YELPS

Conjugate verb Yelp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have yelped
you would have yelped
he/she/it would have yelped
we would have yelped
they would have yelped
I would have yelp
you would have yelp
he/she/it would have yelp
we would have yelp
they would have yelp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been yelping
you would have been yelping
he/she/it would have been yelping
we would have been yelping
they would have been yelping

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would yelp
you would yelp
he/she/it would yelp
we would yelp
they would yelp

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be yelping
you would be yelping
he/she/it would be yelping
we would be yelping
they would be yelping

FUTURE

I will yelp
you will yelp
he/she/it will yelp
we will yelp
they will yelp

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be yelping
you will be yelping
he/she/it will be yelping
we will be yelping
they will be yelping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have yelped
you will have yelped
he/she/it will have yelped
we will have yelped
they will have yelped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been yelping
you will have been yelping
he/she/it will have been yelping
we will have been yelping
they will have been yelping

IMPERATIVE

you yelp
we let´s yelp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to yelp

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was yelping
you were yelping
he/she/it was yelping
we were yelping
they were yelping

PAST PARTICIPLE

yelped

PAST PERFECT

I had yelped
you had yelped
he/she/it had yelped
we had yelped
they had yelped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been yelping
you had been yelping
he/she/it had been yelping
we had been yelping
they had been yelping

PRESENT

I yelp
you yelp
he/she/it yelps
we yelp
they yelp

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am yelping
you are yelping
he/she/it is yelping
we are yelping
they are yelping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

yelping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have yelped
you have yelped
he/she/it has yelped
we have yelped
they have yelped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been yelping
you have been yelping
he/she/it has been yelping
we have been yelping
they have been yelping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it yelp

SIMPLE PAST

I yelped
you yelped
he/she/it yelped
we yelped
they yelped

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