hijack

/ˈhaɪdʒæk/

Syllables hi·jack

Stress HI-jack

Phonics Breakdown

hi

/haɪ/

long i (i-e)

jack

/dʒæk/

short a

Meaning

to take control of a vehicle or situation by force

Sound Reference

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hi=/haɪ/(high) + jack=/dʒæk/(jack)

Example

The criminals tried to hijack the plane.