How to pronounce hijackers
Say it like HY-jak-erz. Hijackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- jak
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hijackers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hijackers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-jak-uz.
What does hijackers mean?
- plural of hijacker How to pronounce hijacker
Questions about saying hijackers
How do you pronounce hijackers?
Say HY-jak-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hijackers?
Hijackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · jak · erz.
Is hijackers 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 /ˈhaɪˌdʒækəz/ (HY-jak-uz).