How to pronounce bluejacket
Say it like BLOO-jak-it. Bluejacket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
- BLOO
- jak
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluejacket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bluejacket
American and British speakers say bluejacket in essentially the same way: /ˈbluˌdʒækɪt/ in the US and /ˈbluːˌdʒækɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-jak-it.
What does bluejacket mean?
- A seaman of a British warship
- An enlisted man in the US Navy.
- A uniformed policeman.
Where does bluejacket come from?
From blue + jacket.
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Questions about saying bluejacket
How do you pronounce bluejacket?
Say BLOO-jak-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌdʒækɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌdʒækɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluejacket?
Bluejacket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · jak · it.
Do Americans and Brits say bluejacket the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluˌdʒækɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbluːˌdʒækɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.