To pronounce "straight-jacket", say STRAIGHTJ-ack-et — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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STRAIGHTJ-ack-et
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"straight-jacket" has 3 syllables: straightj-ack-et.
"Straight-jacket" has 3 syllables: straightj · ack · et.
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