How to pronounce backseater
Say it like BAK-see-ter. Backseater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- see
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backseater 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.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of backseater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAK-see-tuh.
What does backseater mean?
- A navigator or other crewman who accompanies the pilot of an aircraft.
- Someone who occupies a seat near the back of something.
Where does backseater come from?
From back seat + -er.
Questions about saying backseater
How do you pronounce backseater?
Say BAK-see-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌsitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌsiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backseater?
Backseater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · see · ter.
Is backseater 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 /ˈbækˌsiːtə/ (BAK-see-tuh).