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What does jack-in-a-box mean?
Alternative form of jack-in-the-box (“type of toy”).

How to pronounce jack-in-a-box

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “jack-in-a-box”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “jack-in-a-box” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.