How to Pronounce Humbucker

To pronounce "humbucker", say HUMB-uck-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HUMB-uck-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “humbucker”

"humbucker" has 3 syllables: humb-uck-er.

What does humbucker mean?

noun

  1. A pickup, on an electric guitar, that has a pair of coils of reverse polarity connected in series in order to "buck" (in the sense of "resist" or "overcome") the "hum" (unwanted noise).

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How many syllables are in "humbucker"?▾

"Humbucker" has 3 syllables: humb · uck · er.

What does "humbucker" mean?▾

Humbucker: A pickup, on an electric guitar, that has a pair of coils of reverse polarity connected in series in order to "buck" (in the sense of "resist" or "overcome") the "hum" (unwanted noise).

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