yellowface

Questions

What does yellowface mean?

A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor yellows their face in order to portray an East Asian.

Where does yellowface come from?

From yellow + face, based on earlier blackface.

How to pronounce yellowface

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “yellowface”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “yellowface”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “yellowface” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.