How to pronounce quarterbacks
Say it like KWOR-ter-baks. Quarterbacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ter
- baks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarterbacks 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.
- baksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of quarterbacks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAW-tuh-baks.
What does quarterbacks mean?
- plural of quarterback How to pronounce quarterback
- third-person singular simple present indicative of quarterback How to pronounce quarterback
Questions about saying quarterbacks
How do you pronounce quarterbacks?
Say KWOR-ter-baks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɚˌbæks/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtəˌbæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarterbacks?
Quarterbacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ter · baks.
Is quarterbacks 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 /ˈkwɔːtəˌbæks/ (KWAW-tuh-baks).