How to pronounce carjackers
Say it like KAR-jak-erz. Carjackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- jak
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carjackers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carjackers
- 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-uz.
What does carjackers mean?
- plural of carjacker How to pronounce carjacker
Questions about saying carjackers
How do you pronounce carjackers?
Say KAR-jak-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌdʒækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌdʒækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carjackers?
Carjackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · jak · erz.
Is carjackers 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 /ˈkɑːˌdʒækəz/ (KAH-jak-uz).