How to Pronounce Humpback

To pronounce "humpback", say HUMPB-ack — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

HUMPB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “humpback”

"humpback" has 2 syllables: humpb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does humpback mean?

noun

  1. A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
  2. A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

verb

  1. To hunt humpback whales.

Synonyms

crookbackhunchback

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Words that rhyme with humpback

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crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

crookbackhunchbackkyphosishumplumpbulgebumpbruise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humpback"?▾

"Humpback" has 2 syllables: humpb · ack.

What does "humpback" mean?▾

Humpback: A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).

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