How to Pronounce Backcross

To pronounce "backcross", say BACKCR-oss — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BACKCR-oss

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💡 Tip for remembering “backcross”

"backcross" has 2 syllables: backcr-oss.

What does backcross mean?

noun

  1. A throw where the object is caught and then thrown from behind the back.

noun

  1. The act of crossing a hybrid with one of its parents.
  2. An organism produced by such a crossing.

verb

  1. To cross a hybrid with one of its parents.

Related words

crossbacksubcrossdouble-crossintercrosscrossoutcrosstestcrosscrossbreed

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How many syllables are in "backcross"?▾

"Backcross" has 2 syllables: backcr · oss.

What does "backcross" mean?▾

Backcross: A throw where the object is caught and then thrown from behind the back.

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