How to pronounce backfield
Say it like BAK-feeld. Backfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backfield 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.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of backfield
American and British speakers say backfield in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌfild/ in the US and /ˈbækfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-feeld.
What does backfield mean?
- Synonym of outfield.
- The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.
- The area behind either the offensive or defensive line.
Where does backfield come from?
From back + field.
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Questions about saying backfield
How do you pronounce backfield?
Say BAK-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈbækfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backfield?
Backfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say backfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈbækfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.