How to pronounce jackboot
Say it like JAK-boot. Jackboot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
- JAK
- boot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackboot 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.
- bootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jackboot
American and British speakers say jackboot in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækbut/ in the US and /ˈdʒækbuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-boot.
What does jackboot mean?
- A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era.
- The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy.“That country has been under the jackboot of the military for years.”
- To stamp on with a jackboot.
- To march in jackboots.
Where does jackboot come from?
From Old French jaque (“coat of mail”).
Questions about saying jackboot
How do you pronounce jackboot?
Say JAK-boot. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækbut/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækbuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackboot?
Jackboot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · boot.
Do Americans and Brits say jackboot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækbut/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækbuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.