How to Pronounce Backbite

To pronounce "backbite", say BACKB-it-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BACKB-it-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “backbite”

"backbite" has 3 syllables: backb-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does backbite mean?

noun

  1. One who engages in backbiting; a backbiter.

verb

  1. To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
  2. To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.

Words that rhyme with backbite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backbite"?▾

"Backbite" has 3 syllables: backb · it · e.

What does "backbite" mean?▾

Backbite: One who engages in backbiting; a backbiter.

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