To pronounce "backpedalling", say BACKP-ed-all-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
backpedalling
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BACKP-ed-all-ing
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"backpedalling" has 4 syllables: backp-ed-all-ing.
verb
“The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.”
"Backpedalling" has 4 syllables: backp · ed · all · ing.
Backpedalling: To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
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