How to pronounce backpacker
Say it like BAK-pak-er. Backpacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbækˌpækɚ/BAK-pak-er
UK British/ˈbækˌpækə/BAK-pak-uh
- BAK
- pak
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backpacker 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.
- pakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of backpacker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-pak-uh.
What does backpacker mean?
noun
- A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.
- A hostel offering accommodation for such people.
- A fan or performer of backpack rap.
Where does backpacker come from?
From backpack + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying backpacker
How do you pronounce backpacker?
Say BAK-pak-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌpækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌpækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backpacker?
Backpacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · pak · er.
Is backpacker 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 /ˈbækˌpækə/ (BAK-pak-uh).