How to Pronounce Straitjacket

To pronounce "straitjacket", 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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Syllables

Letters

STRAITJ-ack-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “straitjacket”

"straitjacket" has 3 syllables: straitj-ack-et. It rhymes with racket and bracket, if that helps it stick.

What does straitjacket mean?

noun

A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.
Any situation seen as confining or restricting.

verb

To put someone into a straitjacket.
(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

Synonyms

straitwaistcoat

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Words that rhyme with straitjacket

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racket bracket jacket packet racquet placket rackett flacket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "straitjacket"?▾

"Straitjacket" has 3 syllables: straitj · ack · et.

What does "straitjacket" mean?▾

Straitjacket: A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

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