yodel

Meanings

• noun

  A high-pitched, warbling vocalization, typically produced by mountain people or Alpine herders.

  - "The yodel echoed through the valley."
  - "She learned to yodel from her Swiss grandfather."
  - "The yodeling contest drew a large crowd."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjoʊ.dəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yodel
dole , goal , pole , role

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Variants

List of all variants of yodel that leads to same result
yodel , yodeled , yodeler , yodelers , yodeling , yodelled , yodelling , yodels

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Etymology

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From the Old High German word 'jodalan', meaning 'throat singing'.

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Trivia

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1. Yodeling was originally used as a way for Alpine herders to communicate with each other across great distances.

2. The world record for the longest yodel is held by a Swiss man named Walter Fasser, who yodeled for 4 hours, 1 minute, and 52 seconds.

3. Yodeling is not just limited to Switzerland; it is also practiced in other Alpine regions, such as Austria, Germany, and Italy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Throat singing: A type of singing in which the singer produces multiple pitches at the same time, often through the use of overtones.

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Culture

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Yodeling is a traditional Alpine vocalization, often used as a call between farmers and herders in the Alps. It is also a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Swiss culture.

How to Memorize "yodel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing on a mountain top, looking out over a valley, and yodeling to communicate with other herders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yodel' with the sound of a high-pitched, warbling vocalization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Yodeling Yaks Yield Yummy Yogurt' to remember the word.

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