yelp noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: yelp (1) English Definition A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm. Example Sentence The dog gave a sudden yelp of pain. US IPA /jelp/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /jelp/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms bark shriek squeal cry Antonyms whisper silence Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link