How to Pronounce Backer

To pronounce "backer", say BACK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbækə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbækə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backer”

"backer" has 2 syllables: back-er. It rhymes with slacker and tracker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bakker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does backer mean?

noun

  1. One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs an entrant in a contest, or who supports an enterprise by funding it.

Words that rhyme with backer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slackertrackerknackerhackerlacquerpackersmackerlackerattackerrackermacherlinebacker

Related words

angelsupporterpatronadvocatebenefactorbackingalliedally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backer"?▾

"Backer" has 2 syllables: back · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "backer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backer" is /ˈbækə(ɹ)/.

What does "backer" mean?▾

Backer: One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs an entrant in a contest, or who supports an enterprise by funding it.

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