How to Pronounce Backed

To pronounce "backed", say BACK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bækt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backed”

"backed" has 2 syllables: back-ed. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does backed mean?

verb

  1. To go in the reverse direction.

    “the train backed into the station;  the horse refuses to back”

  2. To support.

    “I back you all the way;  which horse are you backing in this race?”

Antonyms

veer

Words that rhyme with backed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

supportedstiff-backedcoatedhigh-backedhardbackhardboundhardbackedhardcover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backed"?▾

"Backed" has 2 syllables: back · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "backed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backed" is /bækt/.

What does "backed" mean?▾

Backed: To go in the reverse direction.

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