How to Pronounce Highjacking

To pronounce "highjacking", say HIGHJ-ack-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

HIGHJ-ack-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “highjacking”

"highjacking" has 3 syllables: highj-ack-ing. It rhymes with skyjacking, if that helps it stick.

What does highjacking mean?

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.

noun

  1. The act of one who hijacks; the seizure of vehicles.
  2. The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle.

Words that rhyme with highjacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skyjacking

Related words

hijackinghi-jackhighjackercar-jackinghighway-robberycarnapingspy-hoppingjumpstart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "highjacking"?▾

"Highjacking" has 3 syllables: highj · ack · ing.

What does "highjacking" mean?▾

Highjacking: 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).

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