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