How to Pronounce Backhoe

To pronounce "backhoe", say BACKH-oe — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæk.həʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbæk.həʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backhoe”

"backhoe" has 2 syllables: backh-oe. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does backhoe mean?

noun

  1. A piece of excavating equipment consisting of a digging bucket or scoop on the end of an articulated arm, drawn backwards to move earth.
  2. A multi-purpose tractor with a front-mounted loading bucket and a rear-mounted digging bucket.

verb

  1. To excavate using such equipment.

Synonyms

excavatorbackhoe endloaderbackhoe loaderloader excavator

Words that rhyme with backhoe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

bulldozershovelcruiserexcavatorloaderscoopdigger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backhoe"?▾

"Backhoe" has 2 syllables: backh · oe.

What is the IPA transcription of "backhoe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backhoe" is /ˈbæk.həʊ/.

What does "backhoe" mean?▾

Backhoe: A piece of excavating equipment consisting of a digging bucket or scoop on the end of an articulated arm, drawn backwards to move earth.

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