To pronounce "back-formation", say BACKF-orm-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BACKF-orm-at-ion
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"back-formation" has 4 syllables: backf-orm-at-ion.
"Back-formation" has 4 syllables: backf · orm · at · ion.
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