How to pronounce backsack
Say it like BAK-sak. Backsack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- sak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backsack 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.
- sakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of backsack
American and British speakers say backsack in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌsæk/ in the US and /ˈbækˌsæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-sak.
What does backsack mean?
- A backpack.
Where does backsack come from?
Compound of back + sack, possibly influenced by backpack.
Questions about saying backsack
How do you pronounce backsack?
Say BAK-sak. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌsæk/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌsæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backsack?
Backsack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · sak.
Do Americans and Brits say backsack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌsæk/ and the British form is /ˈbækˌsæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.