How to Pronounce Hijacked

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

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Syllables

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Letters

HIJ-ack-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hijacked”

"hijacked" has 3 syllables: hij-ack-ed. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does hijacked 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.

adjective

  1. Of a vehicle, aircraft, vessel, computer, etc.: whose control has been seized by force

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Words that rhyme with hijacked

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abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

highjackcommandeerexpropriatepiratekidnapedabductedkidnappingabduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hijacked"?▾

"Hijacked" has 3 syllables: hij · ack · ed.

What does "hijacked" mean?▾

Hijacked: 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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