How to pronounce ahorseback
Say it like uh-HORS-bak. Ahorseback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORS).
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- uh
- HORS
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ahorseback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ahorseback
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-HAWS-bak.
What does ahorseback mean?
- On the back of a horse; horseback.“Policemen once patrolled the streets ahorseback.”
Where does ahorseback come from?
From a- + horseback.
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Questions about saying ahorseback
How do you pronounce ahorseback?
Say uh-HORS-bak. The American pronunciation is /əˈhɔrsbæk/. In British English it is /əˈhɔːsbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ahorseback?
Ahorseback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORS). Broken into parts: uh · HORS · bak.
Is ahorseback pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈhɔːsbæk/ (uh-HAWS-bak).