How to Pronounce Straitjacketing

To pronounce "straitjacketing", say STRAITJ-ack-et-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹeɪtdʒækɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

15

Letters

/ˈstɹeɪtdʒækɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “straitjacketing”

"straitjacketing" has 4 syllables: straitj-ack-et-ing.

What does straitjacketing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Constraints, restrictions.

Related words

straightjacketconstrainmentconstrainingconfinesshackleobstrictionfetterconfiner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "straitjacketing"?▾

"Straitjacketing" has 4 syllables: straitj · ack · et · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "straitjacketing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "straitjacketing" is /ˈstɹeɪtdʒækɪtɪŋ/.

What does "straitjacketing" mean?▾

Straitjacketing: To put someone into a straitjacket.

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