How to pronounce hijacker
Say it like HY-jak-er. Hijacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- jak
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hijacker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 hijacker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-jak-uh.
What does hijacker mean?
- Someone who hijacks.“the hijacker of an aeroplane”
- Hijackware.
Where does hijacker come from?
From hijack + -er.
Questions about saying hijacker
How do you pronounce hijacker?
Say HY-jak-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hijacker?
Hijacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · jak · er.
Is hijacker 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 /ˈhaɪˌdʒækə/ (HY-jak-uh).