The Yod SOund in Aussie English
🇦🇺 The Tiny Aussie Pronunciation Trick: The Yod Sound
Have you ever heard an Aussie say “chewsday” instead of “Tuesday”? Or “Did you” become “Dijoo”?
That little sound hiding in there is called the Yod — and once you hear it, you’ll never un-hear it.
But more importantly:
Mastering the Yod sound can instantly make you sound more fluent in Australian English.
Whether you're a student, migrant, or professional living in Australia, this pronunciation feature plays a massive role in sounding natural and understanding others.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
In this episode of Aussie English with Amanda, I’ll show you:
✅ What the Yod sound (/j/) is and where it shows up
✅ How it blends with T, D, S, and Z in Aussie speech (tune → choon, did you → dijoo)
✅ When Aussies keep or drop the Yod (like in music or cute)
✅ How it compares to American pronunciation
✅ How Yod shows up in connected speech (e.g. missed you, got you)
✅ Real examples + easy practice tips for B2+ learners
👉 You’ll also get practice techniques like shadowing, listening drills, minimal pairs, and sentence-level exercises to build real-world fluency.
It’s perfect for revising after the video or using with a study buddy.
The Yod may be a small sound, but it's a big part of sounding natural. Once you understand how it blends into words and between them, your English will feel smoother and more confident.
Listen to Aussies talk.
Shadow the sounds.
Download your cheat sheet.
Practise out loud.
Free Resource: Download the Yod Sound Cheat Sheet
I've created a FREE downloadable PDF to help you remember everything from this lesson — including:
The Yod sound explained simply
Common Yod words and phrasal examples
Practice tips and example sentences
Mini quizzes to test your understanding
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