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Move to the short 'a' sound, as in 'cat'.
Finish with a sharp 'k' sound, made at the back of the mouth.
ho-ck (confusing 'a' sound with 'o')
hac (missing the final 'k' sound)
hqac (adding extra sounds)
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The 'a' in 'hack' is pronounced as a short vowel like in 'cat'.
No, all letters are pronounced.
Focus on ending with a sharp 'k' sound quickly.
A clever or simple solution or technique.
/ˈhækər/
Someone who hacks computers
/ˈhækəbl/
Able to be hacked
/ˈhækɪŋ/
The act of hacking
Hacker has an extra syllable and 'er' sound.
Hackable has an 'ə' sound at the end.
Hacking replaces the 'k' with 'kɪŋ'.
Repeat words like 'cat' and 'hat' to master the short 'a'.
Avoid extending the final sound; it should be crisp and clear.
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