What do you hear? 'Yanny' v 'Laurel' dividing the internet

The internet is split on whether they hear 'Yanny' or 'Laurel' in an audio clip emerging on social media.

Yanny or Laurel

Source: Twitter

A recording of a robot has sparked a debate on social media with people divided over whether they hear the word 'Yanny' or 'Laurel'.

Dubbed the new "Gold/Blue dress" debate, social media users are arguing the name said by a bot in a recording posted on Twitter.

Social media users either hear "Yanny" or "Laurel". Take a listen below:
More in English  via SBS News.


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