How to pronounce snapback
Say it like SNAP-bak. Snapback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsnæpˌbæk/SNAP-bak
UK British/ˈsnæpˌbæk/SNAP-bak
- SNAP
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snapback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of snapback
American and British speakers say snapback in essentially the same way: /ˈsnæpˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈsnæpˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAP-bak.
What does snapback mean?
noun
- The reimposition of an earlier and usually higher tariff.
- The reimposition of previous sanctions.
- An adjustable, flat-brimmed baseball cap with snap fasteners on the back.
Where does snapback come from?
From snap + back.
Questions about saying snapback
How do you pronounce snapback?
Say SNAP-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæpˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈsnæpˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snapback?
Snapback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP). Broken into parts: SNAP · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say snapback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnæpˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈsnæpˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.