How to Pronounce Backhand

To pronounce "backhand", say BACKH-and — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbækhænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbækhænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backhand”

"backhand" has 2 syllables: backh-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does backhand mean?

noun

  1. A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
  2. Handwriting that leans to the left

verb

  1. To execute a backhand stroke or throw
  2. To slap with the back of one's hand

adjective

  1. (handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting
  2. (of strokes or throws) In the backhand style

Antonyms

forehandpalm

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Words that rhyme with backhand

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backhand"?▾

"Backhand" has 2 syllables: backh · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "backhand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backhand" is /ˈbækhænd/.

What does "backhand" mean?▾

Backhand: A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.

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