How to Pronounce Backstairs

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

BACKST-airs

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💡 Tip for remembering “backstairs”

"backstairs" has 2 syllables: backst-airs. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

What does backstairs mean?

noun

  1. A staircase at the rear of a building or one normally only used by servants and tradesmen.
  2. An indirect or furtive means of access or intercourse.

adjective

  1. Secret or furtive.
  2. Scandalous.

Synonyms

backstair

Words that rhyme with backstairs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairstheirsfares

Related words

covertfurtiveunderstairshousebackback-houseforestairbackroomdown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backstairs"?▾

"Backstairs" has 2 syllables: backst · airs.

What does "backstairs" mean?▾

Backstairs: A staircase at the rear of a building or one normally only used by servants and tradesmen.

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