How to pronounce jackhammers
Say it like JAK-ham-erz. Jackhammers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- ham
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackhammers 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.
- hamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jackhammers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAK-ham-uz.
What does jackhammers mean?
- plural of jackhammer How to pronounce jackhammer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jackhammer How to pronounce jackhammer
Questions about saying jackhammers
How do you pronounce jackhammers?
Say JAK-ham-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækˌhæmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækˌhæməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackhammers?
Jackhammers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · ham · erz.
Is jackhammers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒækˌhæməz/ (JAK-ham-uz).