To pronounce "strait-jacket", say STRAITJ-ack-et — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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STRAITJ-ack-et
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"strait-jacket" has 3 syllables: straitj-ack-et. It rhymes with straightjacket, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: straightjacket — easy to mix up when writing.
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