How to Pronounce Jack-o'-lantern

To pronounce "jack-o'-lantern", say JACK-ol-ant-ern — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

15

Letters

/ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jack-o'-lantern”

"jack-o'-lantern" has 4 syllables: jack-ol-ant-ern.

What does jack-o'-lantern mean?

noun

  1. A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle.
  2. A will o' the wisp.

Related words

pumpkinlanternstonewall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jack-o'-lantern"?▾

"Jack-o'-lantern" has 4 syllables: jack · ol · ant · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "jack-o'-lantern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jack-o'-lantern" is /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/.

What does "jack-o'-lantern" mean?▾

Jack-o'-lantern: A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle.

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