To pronounce "jackal", say JACK-al — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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JACK-al
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"jackal" has 2 syllables: jack-al. It rhymes with cackle and ramshackle, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: jackel, jakel — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Jackal" has 2 syllables: jack · al.
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