How to Pronounce "straitjacket"
word
ˈstɹeɪtˌdʒækət
STRAYT-jak-uht
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
strayt-JAK-it
Definition
A strong jacket with long sleeves that tie behind the back, used to stop someone from moving their arms, especially in mental hospitals. It can also mean something that severely limits freedom or creativity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹeɪtˌdʒækət
British English
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAYT-jak-uht
UK
strayt-JAK-it
Listen in Context
The patient wore a straitjacket for his own safety.
A straitjacket is usually used in mental hospitals.
The rules felt like a straitjacket to the students.
He felt society put a straitjacket on his creativity.