How to pronounce carjacking
Say it like KAR-jak-ing. Carjacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- jak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carjacking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carjacking
- 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-ing.
What does carjacking mean?
- present participle and gerund of carjack How to pronounce carjack
- The violent hijacking of a vehicle and sometimes its driver.
Where does carjacking come from?
Blend of car + hijacking.
Questions about saying carjacking
How do you pronounce carjacking?
Say KAR-jak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌdʒækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌdʒækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carjacking?
Carjacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · jak · ing.
Is carjacking 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 /ˈkɑːˌdʒækɪŋ/ (KAH-jak-ing).