How to pronounce hijinks
Say it like HIJ-ingks. Hijinks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIJ).
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- HIJ
- ingks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hijinks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hijinks
American and British speakers say hijinks in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪdʒɪŋks/ in the US and /ˈhɪdʒɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIJ-ingks.
What does hijinks mean?
- Alternative spelling of high jinks.
Questions about saying hijinks
How do you pronounce hijinks?
Say HIJ-ingks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪdʒɪŋks/. In British English it is /ˈhɪdʒɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hijinks?
Hijinks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIJ). Broken into parts: HIJ · ingks.
Do Americans and Brits say hijinks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪdʒɪŋks/ and the British form is /ˈhɪdʒɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.