How to pronounce prickleback
Say it like PRIK-ul-bak. Prickleback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK).
- PRIK
- ul
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prickleback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of prickleback
American and British speakers say prickleback in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪkəlˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈprɪkəlˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIK-ul-bak.
What does prickleback mean?
- Any of the fish in the family Stichaeidae.
- A stickleback (family Gasterosteidae).
Where does prickleback come from?
From prickle + back.
Words that rhyme with prickleback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prickleback.
Questions about saying prickleback
How do you pronounce prickleback?
Say PRIK-ul-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prickleback?
Prickleback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK). Broken into parts: PRIK · ul · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say prickleback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.