How to Pronounce Backhanded

To pronounce "backhanded", say BACKH-and-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbækˌhændəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbækˌhændəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backhanded”

"backhanded" has 3 syllables: backh-and-ed. It rhymes with candid and reprimanded, if that helps it stick.

What does backhanded mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. With the back of the hand.
  2. Involving a backward flip of the hand.

adverb

  1. In a backhanded manner.

Words that rhyme with backhanded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

candidreprimandedunderhandeddemandedstrandedexpandedevenhandedcommandedhandedlandedbrandedbanded

Related words

indirectcack-handedside-handedunderhandedfullhandedunder-handedback-to-backuphanded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backhanded"?▾

"Backhanded" has 3 syllables: backh · and · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "backhanded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backhanded" is /ˈbækˌhændəd/.

What does "backhanded" mean?▾

Backhanded: To execute a backhand stroke or throw

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