How to Pronounce Backside

To pronounce "backside", say BACKS-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbækˌsaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “backside”

"backside" has 3 syllables: backs-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does backside mean?

noun

The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly:
The reverse or opposite of anything.

Synonyms

rear backhouse verso

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Words that rhyme with backside

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abide stride snide chide deride provide glide preoccupied gratified dignified mortified identified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backside"?▾

"Backside" has 3 syllables: backs · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "backside"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backside" is /ˈbækˌsaɪd/.

What does "backside" mean?▾

Backside: The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly:

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