How to pronounce jackdaw
Say it like JAK-daw. Jackdaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- daw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackdaw 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.
- dawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of jackdaw
American and British speakers say jackdaw in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ in the US and /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-daw.
What does jackdaw mean?
- A bird of the genus Coloeus, similar in appearance to crows and found within the same family; traditionally associated with church towers and ruins, where it frequently likes to nest.
Where does jackdaw come from?
Compound of jack + daw.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying jackdaw
How do you pronounce jackdaw?
Say JAK-daw. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackdaw?
Jackdaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · daw.
Do Americans and Brits say jackdaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.