How to pronounce hardback
Say it like HARD-bak. Hardback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hardback
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAHD-bak.
What does hardback mean?
- A book with a solid binding.
- Having a solid binding.
Where does hardback come from?
From hard + back, formed in analogy to earlier paperback.
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Questions about saying hardback
How do you pronounce hardback?
Say HARD-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardback?
Hardback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · bak.
Is hardback 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 /ˈhɑːdˌbæk/ (HAHD-bak).