How to Pronounce "jackhammer"
word
ˈdʒækˌhæmɝ
JAK-ham-er
dʒˈækhæmɐ
jak-HAM-uh
Definition
A heavy power tool used to break up hard surfaces like concrete or pavement by rapidly pounding up and down.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒækˌhæmɝ
British English
dʒˈækhæmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAK-ham-er
UK
jak-HAM-uh
Listen in Context
The workers used a jackhammer to break the concrete sidewalk.
You need special training to operate a jackhammer safely.
A jackhammer makes a very loud noise when breaking stone.
We couldn’t hear each other over the sound of the jackhammer outside.