How Do You Spell JACKSLAVE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈaksle͡ɪv] (IPA)

"Jackslave" is a curious word that may trigger some confusion with its spelling. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /dʒæk sleɪv/. The initial sound "dʒ" corresponds to the "j" in "jack," followed by "æk," as in "back," and then the diphthong "eɪ," as in "way," and finally "v" and silent "e." This word combines "jack," implying a man's name, with "slave," meaning someone who is legally owned by another person. Its meaning is unclear without more context, but its spelling is now clear through the use of IPA.