How to Pronounce Backing

To pronounce "backing", say BACK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/. 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.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backing”

"backing" has 2 syllables: back-ing. It rhymes with hijacking and thwacking, if that helps it stick.

What does backing 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?”

noun

  1. Support, especially financial.

    “It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.”

  2. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

    “The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.”

adjective

  1. Providing support for the main performer.

Antonyms

veer

Words that rhyme with backing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwrackingwisecracking

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backing"?▾

"Backing" has 2 syllables: back · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "backing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backing" is /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "backing" mean?▾

Backing: To go in the reverse direction.

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