To pronounce "backpedal", say BACKP-ed-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/
IPA
"backpedal" has 3 syllables: backp-ed-al. It rhymes with meddle and aedile, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Backpedal" has 3 syllables: backp · ed · al.
The IPA transcription of "backpedal" is /ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/.
Backpedal: To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
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