How to Pronounce Jackboot

To pronounce "jackboot", say JACKB-oot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒækbuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdʒækbuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jackboot”

"jackboot" has 2 syllables: jackb-oot.

What does jackboot mean?

noun

  1. A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era
  2. The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy

    “That country has been under the jackboot of the military for years.”

verb

  1. To stamp on with a jackboot.
  2. To march in jackboots.

Related words

hessianwellingtonjack-bootworkboot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jackboot"?▾

"Jackboot" has 2 syllables: jackb · oot.

What is the IPA transcription of "jackboot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jackboot" is /ˈdʒækbuːt/.

What does "jackboot" mean?▾

Jackboot: A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era

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