How to Pronounce Jackfruit

To pronounce "jackfruit", say JACKFR-uit — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

JACKFR-uit

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💡 Tip for remembering “jackfruit”

"jackfruit" has 2 syllables: jackfr-uit.

What does jackfruit mean?

noun

  1. A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.
  2. The large fruit from this tree.

Synonyms

jack

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jackfruit"?▾

"Jackfruit" has 2 syllables: jackfr · uit.

What does "jackfruit" mean?▾

Jackfruit: A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.

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