What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
yip
Example
The little dog let out a yip when it saw its owner. [yip: noun]
Example
The coyote let out a yip before running away. [yip: verb]
yelp
Example
The dog let out a yelp when it stepped on a thorn. [yelp: noun]
Example
She yelped in surprise when she saw the spider crawling up her arm. [yelp: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Yelp is more commonly used than yip in everyday language, as it has a wider range of meanings and can be used to describe sounds made by a variety of animals or humans.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between yip and yelp?
Both yip and yelp are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
