How to pronounce watchback
Say it like WAHCH-bak. Watchback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH).
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- WAHCH
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watchback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of watchback
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOCH-bak.
What does watchback mean?
- Alternative spelling of watch back (“the back cover of a watch”)
- As a step in the video-editing process in videography and cinematography.
- As a binge-watching of a TV show or other video series.
Where does watchback come from?
From watch + back.
Questions about saying watchback
How do you pronounce watchback?
Say WAHCH-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtʃˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtʃˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watchback?
Watchback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH). Broken into parts: WAHCH · bak.
Is watchback pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwɒtʃˌbæk/ (WOCH-bak).