How to pronounce backcountry
Say it like BAK-kuhn-tree. Backcountry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- kuhn
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backcountry 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.
- kuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of backcountry
American and British speakers say backcountry in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌkʌntri/ in the US and /ˈbækˌkʌntri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-kuhn-tree.
What does backcountry mean?
- A remote region; countryside that is relatively inaccessible.
Where does backcountry come from?
From back + country.
Questions about saying backcountry
How do you pronounce backcountry?
Say BAK-kuhn-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌkʌntri/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌkʌntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backcountry?
Backcountry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · kuhn · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say backcountry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌkʌntri/ and the British form is /ˈbækˌkʌntri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.