How to pronounce haulback
Say it like HAWL-bak. Haulback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL).
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- HAWL
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haulback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of haulback
American and British speakers say haulback in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔlbæk/ in the US and /ˈhɔːlbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAWL-bak.
What does haulback mean?
- A small wire rope or line used to pull the main cable (or butt-rigging) back into position after a log has been hauled out.
- A method of surface mining where overburden (the material on top of the coal or ore) is transported from an area and then hauled back after removal of ore or coal.
Words that rhyme with haulback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of haulback.
Questions about saying haulback
How do you pronounce haulback?
Say HAWL-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔlbæk/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːlbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haulback?
Haulback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL). Broken into parts: HAWL · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say haulback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔlbæk/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːlbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.