To pronounce "back-slapping", say BACKSL-app-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
back-slapping
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BACKSL-app-ing
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"back-slapping" has 3 syllables: backsl-app-ing.
noun
"Back-slapping" has 3 syllables: backsl · app · ing.
Back-slapping: Action of the verb to backslap
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