How to pronounce humpback
Say it like HUHMP-bak. Humpback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHMP).
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- HUHMP
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humpback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of humpback
American and British speakers say humpback in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHMP-bak.
What does humpback mean?
- A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
- A hump or protuberance on the shoulders or back of an animal.
- A rounded topographical feature, such as a mountain or hill.
- To hunt humpback whales.
Where does humpback come from?
From hump + back.
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Questions about saying humpback
How do you pronounce humpback?
Say HUHMP-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humpback?
Humpback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHMP). Broken into parts: HUHMP · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say humpback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.