How to Pronounce Jackpot

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

JACKP-ot

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💡 Tip for remembering “jackpot”

"jackpot" has 2 syllables: jackp-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does jackpot mean?

noun

  1. A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.
  2. A large cash prize or money.

verb

  1. (of a slot machine) To issue a jackpot.

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Words that rhyme with jackpot

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jackpot"?▾

"Jackpot" has 2 syllables: jackp · ot.

What does "jackpot" mean?▾

Jackpot: A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.

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