How to Pronounce "hijacked"
word
/ˈhaɪˌdʒækt/
HY-jakt
/hˈaɪdʒækt/
HY-jakt
Definition
Taken control of by force, especially referring to vehicles like planes, buses, or ships. It can also mean something (like an account or meeting) was taken over illegally or without permission.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaɪˌdʒækt/
British English
/hˈaɪdʒækt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-jakt
UK
HY-jakt
Listen in Context
The plane was hijacked by two men last night.
Their car was hijacked on the highway.
His online account was hijacked by hackers.
The conversation was totally hijacked by loud guests.