How to pronounce hindquarter
Say it like HYNDK-wor-ter. Hindquarter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYNDK).
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- HYNDK
- wor
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hindquarter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYNDKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- worGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hindquarter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HYNDK-waw-tuh.
What does hindquarter mean?
- Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.
- The hind biped (leg) of a quadruped, or all body parts situated behind the hind legs' trunk-attachment.
Where does hindquarter come from?
From hind + quarter.
Questions about saying hindquarter
How do you pronounce hindquarter?
Say HYNDK-wor-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪndkˌwɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪndkˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hindquarter?
Hindquarter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYNDK). Broken into parts: HYNDK · wor · ter.
Is hindquarter 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 /ˈhaɪndkˌwɔːtə/ (HYNDK-waw-tuh).