Type any word!

How to Pronounce "hijackers"

word

ˈhaɪˌdʒækɝz
HY-jak-erz
hˈaɪdʒækəz
HY-jak-uhz

Definition

Hijackers are people who illegally take control of a vehicle, especially an airplane, using force or threats. They usually do this to demand something or to escape.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhaɪˌdʒækɝz

British English

hˈaɪdʒækəz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

HY-jak-erz

UK

HY-jak-uhz

Listen in Context

The hijackers took control of the plane.

Police arrested the hijackers at the airport.

The hijackers made demands to the government.

News reports said the hijackers threatened passengers with weapons.