How to Pronounce Backslash

To pronounce "backslash", say BACKSL-ash — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbækˌslæʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbækˌslæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backslash”

"backslash" has 2 syllables: backsl-ash. It rhymes with dash and cache, if that helps it stick.

What does backslash mean?

noun

  1. The punctuation mark \.
  2. Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.

verb

  1. To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.

Synonyms

reverse solidussloshwhack

Antonyms

slash

Words that rhyme with backslash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

slashdouble-quotesemicolonwhackbackquotebacktick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backslash"?▾

"Backslash" has 2 syllables: backsl · ash.

What is the IPA transcription of "backslash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backslash" is /ˈbækˌslæʃ/.

What does "backslash" mean?▾

Backslash: The punctuation mark \.

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