yelp
The word “yelp” has 1 syllable: yelp.
It's pronounced as /jɛlp/.
What is synonym and antonym for yelp?
In the thesaurus, “yelp” has 43 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yelp along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yelp
- bark
- bay
- bellow
- blat
- bleat
- bray
- cackle
- calling
- caterwaul
- caw
- cheep
- chirp
- cluck
- coo
- croak
- crow
- grunt
- honk
- hoot
- howl
- low
- meow
- mew
- miaow
- moo
- neigh
- oink
- peep
- quack
- roar
- scream
- screech
- shriek
- squall
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- trumpet
- whinny
- yap
- yip
- yowl
Antonyms for yelp
- murmur
- whisper
Meanings of yelp
- noun
- An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
- A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.
- verb
- To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.
Example Sentences
- The unexpected noise in the dark alley made her yelp in fear.
- As the puppy experienced its first bath, it let out a little yelp at the touch of the water.
- Startled by the sudden appearance of a snake, he couldn't help but yelp and jump back.
- The sharp pain in her foot caused her to involuntarily yelp in surprise.
- A sudden gust of wind made the tent flap loudly, prompting a collective yelp from the campers.
On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yelp, such as: bark, bay, bellow, blat, bleat, bray, cackle.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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- bleat
- bray
- cackle
- calling
- caterwaul
- caw
- cheep
- chirp
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- crow
- grunt
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- cackles
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- cheeps
- chirps
- clucks
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quested
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