How to pronounce backbreaker
Say it like BAK-bray-ker. Backbreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- bray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backbreaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- brayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of backbreaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-bray-kuh.
What does backbreaker mean?
- A strenuous and exhausting task, typically involving physical effort.
Where does backbreaker come from?
From back + breaker.
Questions about saying backbreaker
How do you pronounce backbreaker?
Say BAK-bray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌbreɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌbreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backbreaker?
Backbreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · bray · ker.
Is backbreaker 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 /ˈbækˌbreɪkə/ (BAK-bray-kuh).