yo-heave-ho

Questions

What does yo-heave-ho mean?

A repetitive call made in order to synchronise workers performing some collective physical labour, such as hauling on a rope.

How to pronounce yo-heave-ho

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “yo-heave-ho”.
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 “yo-heave-ho”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “yo-heave-ho” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.