NYT Dictionary

YODEL

/ˈjoʊ.dəl/
VerbNounYO-delyo-del · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

Etymology

Origin: German

Borrowed from German jodeln.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

warbledescantbravuracarolchantchirpchoruscoloraturacroonhum

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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