How to pronounce skyjack
Say it like SKY-jak. Skyjack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce skyjack. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKY
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyjack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of skyjack
American and British speakers say skyjack in essentially the same way: /ˈskaɪdʒæk/ in the US and /ˈskaɪdʒæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKY-jak.
What does skyjack mean?
- To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers and/or crew members.
- Synonym of scissor lift.
Where does skyjack come from?
Blend of sky + hijack.
Words that rhyme with skyjack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skyjack.
Questions about saying skyjack
How do you pronounce skyjack?
Say SKY-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪdʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪdʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyjack?
Skyjack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · jak.
Do Americans and Brits say skyjack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskaɪdʒæk/ and the British form is /ˈskaɪdʒæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.