How To Pronounce Backward
backward
In British English, backward is pronounced /ˈbæk.wəd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈbækʷ.wəʴd̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈbæk.wɚd/.
Backward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Backward has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Backward
How do you pronounce backward in British English?
In British English, backward is pronounced /ˈbæk.wəd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈbækʷ.wəʴd̚].
How do you pronounce backward in American English?
In American English, backward is pronounced /ˈbæk.wɚd/.
How many syllables are in backward?
Backward has two syllables, /bæk/ + /wəd/.
Where is the stress in backward?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /bæk/.
Do British and American English pronounce backward the same way?
No. British English has /ˈbæk.wəd/ and American English has /ˈbæk.wɚd/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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