Definition

A person who sings by quickly changing between their normal voice and a higher pitch, often in a playful or lively manner.

Example

The yodeler entertained the crowd with his unique singing style.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a yodeler perform live?

No, I haven't! That sounds interesting.

I watched one on TV last night, and it was amazing how they switch voices.

I can imagine! Yodeling must be really hard to do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Yodeler → The word 'yodel' comes from the Swiss German 'jodeln', meaning to sing or call out. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action. Therefore, a 'yodeler' is a person who sings or calls out in the yodeling style.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who 'sings' ('jodeln') in a unique way — that's what a yodeler does, and the '-er' just means it's a person doing that action.

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