How to pronounce bodyjack
Say it like BAH-dee-jak. Bodyjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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- BAH
- dee
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodyjack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bodyjack
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOD-ee-jak.
What does bodyjack mean?
- To forcibly seize control of someone's body, sometimes by replacing or exchanging minds.
Where does bodyjack come from?
Blend of body + hijack.
Questions about saying bodyjack
How do you pronounce bodyjack?
Say BAH-dee-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑdidʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈbɒdidʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodyjack?
Bodyjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · dee · jak.
Is bodyjack pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒdidʒæk/ (BOD-ee-jak).