How to pronounce hindquarters
Say it like HYNDK-wor-terz. Hindquarters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYNDK).
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- HYNDK
- wor
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hindquarters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hindquarters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HYNDK-waw-tuz.
What does hindquarters mean?
- plural of hindquarter How to pronounce hindquarter
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Questions about saying hindquarters
How do you pronounce hindquarters?
Say HYNDK-wor-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪndkˌwɔrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪndkˌwɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hindquarters?
Hindquarters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYNDK). Broken into parts: HYNDK · wor · terz.
Is hindquarters 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 /ˈhaɪndkˌwɔːtəz/ (HYNDK-waw-tuz).