How to pronounce jayhawker
Say it like JAY-haw-ker. Jayhawker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒeɪhɔkɚ/JAY-haw-ker
UK British/ˈdʒeɪhɔːkə/JAY-haw-kuh
- JAY
- haw
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jayhawker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- hawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jayhawker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAY-haw-kuh.
What does jayhawker mean?
noun
- A native or resident of Kansas
- A bandit or marauder
Questions about saying jayhawker
How do you pronounce jayhawker?
Say JAY-haw-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪhɔkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪhɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jayhawker?
Jayhawker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY). Broken into parts: JAY · haw · ker.
Is jayhawker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒeɪhɔːkə/ (JAY-haw-kuh).