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.