How to Pronounce "hackles"
word
ˈhækəɫz
HAK-uhlz
hˈækəlz
HAK-uhlz
Definition
'Hackles' are the hairs along the back of an animal, especially a dog or cat, that rise up when it is angry or frightened. The term is also used metaphorically to talk about a person becoming irritated or angry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhækəɫz
British English
hˈækəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAK-uhlz
UK
HAK-uhlz
Listen in Context
When the dog saw a stranger, its hackles stood up.
His rude comment made my hackles rise.
The cat’s hackles were up because it was frightened.
Just hearing his voice is enough to raise my hackles.