How to Pronounce Piggyback

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

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PIGGYB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “piggyback”

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

What does piggyback mean?

noun

  1. A ride on somebody's back or shoulders.
  2. An act or instance of piggybacking.

verb

  1. To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event.

    “The popular host can’t claim credit for the trade, though. The idea wasn’t his. He piggybacked off another successful investor who had a history of picking winners.”

  2. To obtain a wireless internet connection by bringing one's own computer within the range of another's wireless connection without that subscriber's permission or knowledge.

adjective

  1. On somebody's back or shoulders.

    “a piggyback ride”

  2. Pertaining to transportation of goods where one transportation unit is carried on the back of something else. For example, a truck on a train.

Words that rhyme with piggyback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

pickabackpig-a-backconnectresumelogonpiggy-backbackswayed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piggyback"?▾

"Piggyback" has 2 syllables: piggyb · ack.

What does "piggyback" mean?▾

Piggyback: A ride on somebody's back or shoulders.

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