How to Pronounce Horseback

To pronounce "horseback", say HORS-eb-ack — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɔːsˌbæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “horseback”

"horseback" has 3 syllables: hors-eb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does horseback mean?

noun

  1. (usually with on, upon, etc.) The back of a horse.
  2. A ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders.

adverb

  1. On the back of a horse.

    “He rode horseback into town.”

Synonyms

eskerahorseahorsebackon horseback

Words that rhyme with horseback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

mountedhorseyworkhorsesteedponyhorserideracehorse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horseback"?▾

"Horseback" has 3 syllables: hors · eb · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "horseback"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horseback" is /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/.

What does "horseback" mean?▾

Horseback: (usually with on, upon, etc.) The back of a horse.

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