How to pronounce crackerjack
Say it like KRAK-er-jak. Crackerjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- er
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crackerjack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of crackerjack
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRAK-uh-jak.
What does crackerjack mean?
- Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.
- Expert, top-rated or high-performing.
- An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
- An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
- Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
Where does crackerjack come from?
From crack (“highly skilled, excellent”) + -er + jack (“man”).
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Questions about saying crackerjack
How do you pronounce crackerjack?
Say KRAK-er-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrækɚdʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈkrækədʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crackerjack?
Crackerjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · er · jak.
Is crackerjack 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 /ˈkrækədʒæk/ (KRAK-uh-jak).