Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hardback

/ˈhɑɹdˌbæk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.80 in modern English

Syllables: hard-back
IPA: /ˈhɑɹdˌbæk/

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A book with a solid binding.

adj

Having a solid binding.

Etymology

From hard + back, formed in analogy to earlier paperback.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈhɑɹdˌbæk/

Inflected Forms

hardbacks (plural)

Derived Forms

hardbacker

Frequently Paired Words

paperback softback

Synonyms

hardcover hardbacked hardbound

Questions

How do you pronounce hardback?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɑɹdˌbæk/.
What does hardback mean?: A book with a solid binding.
Where does hardback come from?: From hard + back, formed in analogy to earlier paperback.

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