How to pronounce carjacker
Say it like KAR-jak-er. Carjacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- jak
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carjacker 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.
- jakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carjacker
- 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-uh.
What does carjacker mean?
- One who engages in carjacking; one who steals an occupied automobile.
Where does carjacker come from?
From carjack + -er.
Questions about saying carjacker
How do you pronounce carjacker?
Say KAR-jak-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌdʒækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌdʒækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carjacker?
Carjacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · jak · er.
Is carjacker 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 /ˈkɑːˌdʒækə/ (KAH-jak-uh).