How to pronounce wingback
Say it like WING-bak. Wingback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɪŋˌbæk/WING-bak
UK British/ˈwɪŋˌbæk/WING-bak
- WING
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wingback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wingback
American and British speakers say wingback in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-bak.
What does wingback mean?
noun
- A player who doubles on either side of the center as a defender when their team is defending, and a winger when they are attacking.
- A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.
- One of the projecting side pieces on a wingback chair.
Where does wingback come from?
From wing + back.
Questions about saying wingback
How do you pronounce wingback?
Say WING-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wingback?
Wingback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say wingback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.