How to pronounce jackpot
Say it like JAK-paht. Jackpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- paht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackpot 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.
- pahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jackpot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JAK-pot.
What does jackpot mean?
- the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)
- any outstanding award
Where does jackpot come from?
Attested as jack-pot (“big prize”), 1944; from sense "slot machine" (1932), from obsolete poker sense (1881) "antes that begin when no player has a pair of jacks or better"; from jack (“playing card”) + pot.
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Words that rhyme with jackpot
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Questions about saying jackpot
How do you pronounce jackpot?
Say JAK-paht. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækˌpɑt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækˌpɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackpot?
Jackpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · paht.
Is jackpot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒækˌpɒt/ (JAK-pot).