How to pronounce carjackings
Say it like KAR-jak-ingz. Carjackings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- jak
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carjackings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carjackings
- 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-ingz.
What does carjackings mean?
- plural of carjacking How to pronounce carjacking
Questions about saying carjackings
How do you pronounce carjackings?
Say KAR-jak-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌdʒækɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌdʒækɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carjackings?
Carjackings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · jak · ingz.
Is carjackings 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 /ˈkɑːˌdʒækɪŋz/ (KAH-jak-ingz).