quarterback

noun

How many syllables in quarterback?

There are 3 syllables in the word quarterback.

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Divide quarterback into syllables:

quar · ter · back

How to pronounce quarterback:

Definition of quarterback:

quarterback (noun):: (football) the person who plays quarterback.; an offensive back in football who usually lines up behind the center, calls the signals, and directs the offensive play of the team

Synonyms for quarterback:

architect

builder

captain

commander

designer

director

engineer

field general

formulator

handler

leader

maker

manager

mastermind

organizer

originator

producer

signal caller

Antonyms for quarterback:

abandon

abdicate

abnegate

capitulate

cast

cede

concede

deliver up

desert

discard

ditch

drop

dump

fold

forbear

forego

forfeit

forgo

forsake

forswear

give up

kick

leave

let go

neglect

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