How to Pronounce "jackals"
word
ˈdʒækəɫ
JAK-uhlz
dʒˈækəlz
JAK-uhlz
Definition
Jackals are wild animals from the dog family, found mainly in Africa and Asia, known for hunting and eating animals or scraps. Sometimes, 'jackal' can also refer to a person who behaves in a sneaky or untrustworthy way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒækəɫ
British English
dʒˈækəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAK-uhlz
UK
JAK-uhlz
Listen in Context
Jackals are often heard howling at night.
The zoo has two jackals in the wild animals section.
Jackals live in packs and hunt together.
Some people act like jackals when there's money to be made.