How to Pronounce Back-track

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

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Letters

BACKTR-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “back-track”

"back-track" has 2 syllables: backtr-ack.

What does back-track mean?

verb

  1. To retrace one's steps.

    “I dropped my sunglasses and had to backtrack to find them.”

  2. To repeat or review work already done.

    “If we backtrack through this problem, maybe we can figure out where we went wrong.”

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Frequently asked questions

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

"Back-track" has 2 syllables: backtr · ack.

What does "back-track" mean?▾

Back-track: To retrace one's steps.

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