How to Pronounce Back-chat

To pronounce "back-chat", say BACKCH-at — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

BACKCH-at

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💡 Tip for remembering “back-chat”

"back-chat" has 2 syllables: backch-at.

What does back-chat mean?

noun

  1. Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.

verb

  1. To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.

    “Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.”

Synonyms

backtalkmouth offsass

Related words

back-channelsmack-talkback-bitechitchattrashtalkcounterattackback-handbackpat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "back-chat"?▾

"Back-chat" has 2 syllables: backch · at.

What does "back-chat" mean?▾

Back-chat: Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.

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