How to pronounce carjack
Say it like KAR-jak. Carjack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrdʒæk/KAR-jak
UK British/ˈkɑːdʒæk/KAH-jak
- KAR
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carjack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of carjack
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-jak.
What does carjack mean?
verb
- To steal an automobile forcibly from (someone).“Someone should carjack that pompous jerk and teach him a lesson!”
- To forcibly steal (a vehicle).“These twerps have carjacked their last Mercedes.”
Questions about saying carjack
How do you pronounce carjack?
Say KAR-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carjack?
Carjack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · jak.
Is carjack 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 /ˈkɑːdʒæk/ (KAH-jak).