How to Pronounce “quarterback”
word
/ˈkwɔɹtɝˌbæk/
KWOR-dur-bak
/kwˈɔːtəbˌæk/
KWAW-tuh-bak
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkwɔɹtɝˌbæk/
British English
/kwˈɔːtəbˌæk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWOR-dur-bak
UK
KWAW-tuh-bak
Listen in Context
The quarterback threw the ball to the receiver.
Our team needs a new quarterback.
The quarterback is very important in American football.
He became a legendary quarterback after leading his team to victory.