How to Pronounce "hijackings"
word
ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz
HY-jak-ingz
hˈaɪdʒækɪŋz
HY-jak-ingz
Definition
Hijackings are acts where people illegally take control of vehicles, usually airplanes, ships, or cars, often by force or threat, to demand something or reach their own goals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋz
British English
hˈaɪdʒækɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-jak-ingz
UK
HY-jak-ingz
Listen in Context
There have been many hijackings in the past decade.
Airplane hijackings are very dangerous.
The news reported several hijackings last year.
Recently, there’s been a rise in cargo truck hijackings along the highway.