How to pronounce greyback
Say it like GRAY-bak. Greyback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greyback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of greyback
American and British speakers say greyback in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪbæk/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-bak.
What does greyback mean?
- A louse.
- Any of various gray birds.
- A kind of paperboard with a smooth white surface on one side and a gray surface on the other side.
Where does greyback come from?
From gray + back.
Words that rhyme with greyback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greyback.
Questions about saying greyback
How do you pronounce greyback?
Say GRAY-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪbæk/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greyback?
Greyback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say greyback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪbæk/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.