To pronounce "jack-in-a-box", say JACK-in-ab-ox — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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JACK-in-ab-ox
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"jack-in-a-box" has 4 syllables: jack-in-ab-ox.
"Jack-in-a-box" has 4 syllables: jack · in · ab · ox.
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