How to pronounce backseaters
Say it like BAK-see-terz. Backseaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- see
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backseaters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of backseaters
- 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-tuz.
What does backseaters mean?
- plural of backseater How to pronounce backseater
Questions about saying backseaters
How do you pronounce backseaters?
Say BAK-see-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌsitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌsiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backseaters?
Backseaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · see · terz.
Is backseaters 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 /ˈbækˌsiːtəz/ (BAK-see-tuz).