How to pronounce quarterbacking
Say it like KWOR-ter-bak-ing. Quarterbacking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ter
- bak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarterbacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quarterbacking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAW-tuh-bak-ing.
What does quarterbacking mean?
- The act of playing as a quarterback
- The action of making criticisms after the event
- present participle and gerund of quarterback How to pronounce quarterback
Where does quarterbacking come from?
From quarterback + -ing.
Questions about saying quarterbacking
How do you pronounce quarterbacking?
Say KWOR-ter-bak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɚˌbækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtəˌbækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarterbacking?
Quarterbacking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ter · bak · ing.
Is quarterbacking 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 /ˈkwɔːtəˌbækɪŋ/ (KWAW-tuh-bak-ing).