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How to Pronounce "piggyback"

word

ˈpɪɡiˌbæk
PIG-ee-bak
pˈɪɡɪbˌæk
PIG-ee-bak

Definition

To carry someone on your back and shoulders, like a child riding on an adult. It can also mean to use or take advantage of something already in place to achieve an objective.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɪɡiˌbæk

British English

pˈɪɡɪbˌæk

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PIG-ee-bak

UK

PIG-ee-bak

Listen in Context

He gave his little sister a piggyback ride home.

Children love to get a piggyback from their parents.

She asked her brother for a piggyback when she got tired.

Can you piggyback my idea onto your proposal?