How to pronounce hijacking
Say it like HY-jak-ing. Hijacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- jak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hijacking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hijacking
American and British speakers say hijacking in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-jak-ing.
What does hijacking mean?
- present participle and gerund of hijack How to pronounce hijack
- The act of one who hijacks (in any sense).
- The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle.
Where does hijacking come from?
From hijack + -ing.
Questions about saying hijacking
How do you pronounce hijacking?
Say HY-jak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hijacking?
Hijacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · jak · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say hijacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.