How to pronounce hatchback
Say it like HACH-bak. Hatchback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hatchback. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HACH
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hatchback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hatchback
American and British speakers say hatchback in essentially the same way: /ˈhætʃˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈhætʃˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HACH-bak.
What does hatchback mean?
- A car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards.
- The door itself.
Where does hatchback come from?
From hatch + back.
Questions about saying hatchback
How do you pronounce hatchback?
Say HACH-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈhætʃˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈhætʃˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hatchback?
Hatchback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH). Broken into parts: HACH · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say hatchback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhætʃˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈhætʃˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.