How to pronounce backbreaking
Say it like BAK-bray-king. Backbreaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- bray
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backbreaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backbreaking
American and British speakers say backbreaking in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-bray-king.
What does backbreaking mean?
- Of work, very physically tiring.
Where does backbreaking come from?
From back + breaking.
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Questions about saying backbreaking
How do you pronounce backbreaking?
Say BAK-bray-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backbreaking?
Backbreaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · bray · king.
Do Americans and Brits say backbreaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.