To pronounce "backpedals", say BACKP-ed-als — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
backpedals
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BACKP-ed-als
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"backpedals" has 3 syllables: backp-ed-als. It rhymes with pedals and meddles, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Backpedals" has 3 syllables: backp · ed · als.
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