How to pronounce brownback
Say it like BROWN-bak. Brownback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWN).
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- BROWN
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brownback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of brownback
American and British speakers say brownback in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊnˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈbraʊnˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROWN-bak.
What does brownback mean?
- A bird, the dowitcher or red-breasted snipe.
- A postage stamp printed in brown ink, used in the 1890s.
- A note of scrip printed on brown paper, such as that issued by the city of St. Louis during a financial crisis.
Where does brownback come from?
From brown + back.
Questions about saying brownback
How do you pronounce brownback?
Say BROWN-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊnˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊnˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brownback?
Brownback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWN). Broken into parts: BROWN · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say brownback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊnˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊnˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.