How to pronounce amberjack
Say it like AM-ber-jak. Amberjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ber
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amberjack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of amberjack
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-buh-jak.
What does amberjack mean?
- Any of several large food and game yellowtail fishes of the genus Seriola, found in warm waters of all oceans.
Where does amberjack come from?
From amber (“yellow color”) + jack (“fish of family Carangidae”).
Questions about saying amberjack
How do you pronounce amberjack?
Say AM-ber-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbɚdʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈæmbədʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amberjack?
Amberjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ber · jak.
Is amberjack pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæmbədʒæk/ (AM-buh-jak).