How to Pronounce "backbreaking"
word
ˈbækˌbɹeɪkɪŋ
BAK-bray-king
bˈækbɹeɪkɪŋ
BAK-bray-king
Definition
Describes work or an activity that is extremely hard, physically exhausting, and tiring.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌbɹeɪkɪŋ
British English
bˈækbɹeɪkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-bray-king
UK
BAK-bray-king
Listen in Context
Digging the field was backbreaking work.
Cleaning the entire house alone is backbreaking.
They did backbreaking labor on the construction site.
That was a backbreaking hike up the mountain!