How to pronounce redneck
Say it like RED-nek. Redneck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- nek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redneck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of redneck
American and British speakers say redneck in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/ in the US and /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-nek.
What does redneck mean?
- a poor White person in the southern United States
Questions about saying redneck
How do you pronounce redneck?
Say RED-nek. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redneck?
Redneck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · nek.
Do Americans and Brits say redneck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.