How to pronounce jackalope
Say it like JAK-uh-lohp. Jackalope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- uh
- lohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackalope 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jackalope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JAK-uh-lohp.
What does jackalope mean?
- A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.
Where does jackalope come from?
Blend of jackrabbit + antelope.
Questions about saying jackalope
How do you pronounce jackalope?
Say JAK-uh-lohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækəloʊp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækələʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackalope?
Jackalope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · uh · lohp.
Is jackalope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒækələʊp/ (JAK-uh-lohp).