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