How to Pronounce Backlashes

To pronounce "backlashes", say BACKL-ash-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BACKL-ash-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “backlashes”

"backlashes" has 3 syllables: backl-ash-es. It rhymes with gashes and flashes, if that helps it stick.

What does backlashes mean?

noun

  1. A sudden backward motion.
  2. A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

    “The public backlash to the proposal was quick and insistent.”

verb

  1. To cause or set off a backlash.

Words that rhyme with backlashes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gashesflasheseyelashessmashessplashestrashescashescrashesrashescachesdashesstashes

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backlashes"?▾

"Backlashes" has 3 syllables: backl · ash · es.

What does "backlashes" mean?▾

Backlashes: A sudden backward motion.

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