How to pronounce jacks
Say it like JAKS. Jacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of jacks
American and British speakers say jacks in essentially the same way: /dʒæks/ in the US and /dʒæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAKS.
What does jacks mean?
- plural of jack How to pronounce jack
- A pair of jacks.
- Heroin tablets (from "jacks and jills" = pills)
- Alternative form of jakes: an outhouse or lavatory.
- A children's game involving picking up objects; knucklebones; jackstones.
Words that rhyme with jacks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jacks.
Words that sound like jacks
- jack's
Questions about saying jacks
How do you pronounce jacks?
Say JAKS. The American pronunciation is /dʒæks/. In British English it is /dʒæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jacks?
Jacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say jacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒæks/ and the British form is /dʒæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jacks?
Jacks sounds the same as jack's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.