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