Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jackalope

/ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.78 in modern English

Syllables: jack-a-lope
IPA: /ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/

24

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.

Example Sentences

"Most jackalopes are furry and a foot or two tall; many are only heads, mounted on wood plaques; there are some six-footers, covered with fur…"

Etymology

Blend of jackrabbit + antelope.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/
British English: /ˈd͡ʒækələʊp/

Inflected Forms

jackalopes (plural)

Synonyms

antelabbit stagbunny

Questions

How do you pronounce jackalope?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/.
What does jackalope mean?: A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.
Where does jackalope come from?: Blend of jackrabbit + antelope.

How to pronounce jackalope

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