“Yay” or “Yea”

Overview

yay / yea are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

yay: (noun) a branch of the Tai languages.

yea: (noun) an affirmative. (adverb) not only so, but.

Pronunciation

yay: y·EY

yea: y·EY

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