How to pronounce jackets
Say it like JAK-its. Jackets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
- JAK
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackets 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.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jackets
American and British speakers say jackets in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækɪts/ in the US and /ˈdʒækɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-its.
What does jackets mean?
- plural of jacket How to pronounce jacket
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jacket How to pronounce jacket
Words that rhyme with jackets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jackets.
Questions about saying jackets
How do you pronounce jackets?
Say JAK-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækɪts/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackets?
Jackets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · its.
Do Americans and Brits say jackets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækɪts/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.