How to pronounce pricklebacks
Say it like PRIK-ul-baks. Pricklebacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK).
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- PRIK
- ul
- baks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pricklebacks 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.
- baksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pricklebacks
American and British speakers say pricklebacks in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪkəlˌbæks/ in the US and /ˈprɪkəlˌbæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIK-ul-baks.
What does pricklebacks mean?
- plural of prickleback How to pronounce prickleback
Questions about saying pricklebacks
How do you pronounce pricklebacks?
Say PRIK-ul-baks. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæks/. In British English it is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pricklebacks?
Pricklebacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK). Broken into parts: PRIK · ul · baks.
Do Americans and Brits say pricklebacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæks/ and the British form is /ˈprɪkəlˌbæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.