How to Pronounce "backstretch"
word
ˈbækstɹɛtʃ
BAK-strech
bˈækstɹɛtʃ
BAK-strech
Definition
The long straight part of a racetrack that is opposite the finish line; can also refer to the back part of any racecourse or sometimes to the area behind the scenes at a racetrack.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækstɹɛtʃ
British English
bˈækstɹɛtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-strech
UK
BAK-strech
Listen in Context
The horses speed up on the backstretch.
The runner led the pack on the backstretch.
The horses are waiting in the backstretch area.
When they hit the backstretch, the excitement really builds.