How to pronounce jacko
Say it like JAK-oh. Jacko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacko 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jacko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JAK-oh.
What does jacko mean?
- laughing kookaburra
Where does jacko come from?
From (laughing) jackass + -o.
Words that rhyme with jacko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jacko.
Questions about saying jacko
How do you pronounce jacko?
Say JAK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jacko?
Jacko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · oh.
Is jacko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒækəʊ/ (JAK-oh).