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back
Definition:
(nou) the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine (nou) the side that goes last or is not normally seen (nou) the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer (nou) a person who plays in the backfield (nou) the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord (nou) the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book (nou) the part of a garment that covers the back of your body (nou) a support that you can lean against while sitting (nou) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
Phonetic Transcription:
bæk
Examples:
Bob Cousy added the behind the back dribble fifty years later, and now.
Something whizzed behind my back.
He slammed the door behind his back.
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Common mistakes of back pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce "back" by using a long vowel sound, producing "beak" instead. The correct pronunciation is /bæk/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to help with the short "a" sound.
- Final consonant omission: A common mistake is dropping the final "k" sound, resulting in a pronunciation like "ba." The correct pronunciation is /bæk/. Tip: Emphasize the "k" at the end by saying "pack" to reinforce the sound.
- Stress placement error: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "back" as if it were a two-syllable word. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable, /bæk/. Tip: Focus on saying it quickly and clearly as one unit.
- Misidentifying the consonant sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "back" with an initial "p" sound, saying "pack." The correct initial sound is /b/. Tip: Practice with words like "bat" and "bag" to strengthen the "b" sound.
- Regional variations: In some dialects, "back" may sound like "bake," especially when spoken quickly. The standard pronunciation is /bæk/. Tip: Slow down your speech and enunciate to maintain clarity in pronunciation.