How to Pronounce Jacks

To pronounce "jacks", say JACKS — one syllable, IPA /dʒæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/dʒæks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jacks”

"jacks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: jaques — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jacks mean?

noun

  1. A coarse mediaeval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.

noun

  1. A man.
  2. A device or utensil.

noun

  1. The edible fruit of the Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus); also the tree itself.

Synonyms

jackassknave

Antonyms

plug

Words that rhyme with jacks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstaxsax

Related words

knucklebonesjackstonesrushesconnectorshootssheetsportsstones

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jacks"?▾

"Jacks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jacks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jacks" is /dʒæks/.

What does "jacks" mean?▾

Jacks: A coarse mediaeval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.

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