How do you pronounce "jackass"?

In American English: /ˈdʒæˌkæs/ (JA-kas). In British English: /dʒˈakas/ (J). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒæˌkæs/ (JA-kas). In Australian English: /dʒˈakas/ (J).

Is "jackass" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒæˌkæs/ (JA-kas), while in British English it's /dʒˈakas/ (J).

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jackass

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/ˈdʒæˌkæs/

JA-kas

Syllable Breakdown

dʒæjack·kæsass

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