How to pronounce jackass
Say it like JAK-as. Jackass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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US American/ˈdʒæˌkæs/JAK-as
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- JAK
- as
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackass 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.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does jackass mean?
noun
- A male donkey.
- A foolish or stupid person.
- An inappropriately rude or obnoxious person.
- A jack and an ace as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
- To behave very obnoxiously.
Where does jackass come from?
From jack + ass.
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Questions about saying jackass
How do you pronounce jackass?
Say JAK-as. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæˌkæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackass?
Jackass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · as.