How to pronounce hijackings
Say it like HY-jak-ingz. Hijackings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- jak
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hijackings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hijackings
American and British speakers say hijackings in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-jak-ingz.
What does hijackings mean?
- plural of hijacking How to pronounce hijacking
Questions about saying hijackings
How do you pronounce hijackings?
Say HY-jak-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hijackings?
Hijackings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · jak · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say hijackings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.