How to pronounce linebackers
Say it like LYNE-bak-erz. Linebackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYNE).
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- LYNE
- bak
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linebackers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of linebackers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LYNE-bak-uz.
What does linebackers mean?
- plural of linebacker How to pronounce linebacker
Questions about saying linebackers
How do you pronounce linebackers?
Say LYNE-bak-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnˌbækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnˌbækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linebackers?
Linebackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYNE). Broken into parts: LYNE · bak · erz.
Is linebackers 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 /ˈlaɪnˌbækəz/ (LYNE-bak-uz).