How to Pronounce Backspin

To pronounce "backspin", say BACKSP-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BACKSP-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “backspin”

"backspin" has 2 syllables: backsp-in.

What does backspin mean?

noun

  1. Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.

verb

  1. To spin (a ball) with this motion.
  2. To play a section of a record in reverse, as a disc jockey; to apply spinback.

noun

  1. A disc jockey's technique of suddenly playing a section of a record in reverse.

Synonyms

backspin

Related words

underspinbottomspinspinoverspinoffspinbackspinnertopspinoff-spin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backspin"?▾

"Backspin" has 2 syllables: backsp · in.

What does "backspin" mean?▾

Backspin: Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.

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