How to Pronounce "hijack"
word
HY-jak
HY-jak
Definition
To take control of a vehicle, plane, or process by force, usually to demand something or make people do what you want.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/
British English
/hˈaɪdʒæk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-jak
UK
HY-jak
Listen in Context
Someone tried to hijack the bus yesterday.
The criminals planned to hijack the airplane.
The police prevented the attempt to hijack the truck.
The meeting was productive until one person tried to hijack the discussion.