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jack

Definition:

(nou) a small worthless amount (nou) a man who serves as a sailor (nou) someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor (nou) immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted (nou) a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling (nou) an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug (nou) game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks (nou) small flag indicating a ship's nationality (nou) one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince (nou) tool for exerting pressure or lifting (nou) any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas (nou) male donkey

Phonetic Transcription:

dʒæk

Examples:

Is the power jack in the laptop loose

The captain tried to save the jack.

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Common mistakes of jack pronunciation

Vowel confusion: Many learners pronounce "jack" with a long vowel sound, like "jake" /dʒeɪk/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat" /kæt/.
Consonant blending: Some people may blend the sounds and pronounce "jack" as "jak" /dʒæk/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both the "j" and the "k" distinctly.
Stress misplacement: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable can lead to saying "ja-ck" instead of "jack". However, "jack" is a one-syllable word. Tip: Keep the stress on the initial sound /dʒæk/.
Final "k" omission: A common mistake is to drop the final "k" sound, saying "ja" instead of "jack". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Practice saying "jack" clearly, emphasizing the final "k" sound /k/.
Regional variations: Some speakers may pronounce "jack" differently based on their accent, leading to variations like "jak" /dʒæk/ in certain dialects. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct pronunciation in your target accent.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "jack" in American English?

In American English, "jack" is pronounced as /dʒæk/ with the stress on the single syllable. The "j" sounds like "j" in "jump," and the "a" is pronounced as the short vowel sound in "cat."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "jack" between American and British English?

No, "jack" is pronounced the same way in both American and British English, /dʒæk/. The stress remains on the first syllable, and the sounds are consistent across both dialects.

What is the syllable structure of the word "jack"?

The word "jack" consists of one syllable. It is a simple, single-syllable word with a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) structure.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "jack"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing "jack" with a long "a" sound, as in "cake." Remember, the "a" in "jack" is a short vowel sound, like in "cat," so it should sound crisp and quick.