How to pronounce hunchback
Say it like HUHNCH-bak. Hunchback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNCH).
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- HUHNCH
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunchback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNCHSay 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 hunchback
American and British speakers say hunchback in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌntʃˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈhʌntʃˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNCH-bak.
What does hunchback mean?
- One who is stooped or hunched over.
- A deformed upper spinal column in the shape of a hump in the back.
Where does hunchback come from?
Back-formation from hunchbacked.
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Questions about saying hunchback
How do you pronounce hunchback?
Say HUHNCH-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntʃˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntʃˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunchback?
Hunchback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNCH). Broken into parts: HUHNCH · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say hunchback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌntʃˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈhʌntʃˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.