How to Pronounce Highjack

To pronounce "highjack", say HIGHJ-ack — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HIGHJ-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “highjack”

"highjack" has 2 syllables: highj-ack. It rhymes with skyjack and bijac, if that helps it stick.

What does highjack mean?

noun

  1. An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.
  2. An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process.

verb

  1. To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
  2. To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one.

Words that rhyme with highjack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skyjackbijac

Related words

hijackcommandeerexpropriatepiratemisappropriatedeflectdivertavert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "highjack"?▾

"Highjack" has 2 syllables: highj · ack.

What does "highjack" mean?▾

Highjack: An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.

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