How to pronounce jackrabbit
Say it like JAK-rab-ut. Jackrabbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
- JAK
- rab
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jackrabbit 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.
- rabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jackrabbit
American and British speakers say jackrabbit in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæˌkræbət/ in the US and /ˈdʒæˌkræbət/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-rab-ut.
What does jackrabbit mean?
- Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus.
- To make a sudden, rapid movement
Where does jackrabbit come from?
Blend of jackass + rabbit.
Questions about saying jackrabbit
How do you pronounce jackrabbit?
Say JAK-rab-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæˌkræbət/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæˌkræbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jackrabbit?
Jackrabbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · rab · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say jackrabbit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæˌkræbət/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæˌkræbət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.