How to pronounce jackal
Say it like JAK-ul. Jackal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jackal
American and British speakers say jackal in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-ul.
What does jackal mean?
- Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
- A person who performs menial or routine tasks; a dogsbody.
- A jack (the playing card).
- To perform menial or routine tasks
Words that rhyme with jackal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jackal.
Questions about saying jackal
How do you pronounce jackal?
Say JAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackal?
Jackal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say jackal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.