How to Pronounce Backstreets

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

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Syllables

11

Letters

BACKSTR-eets

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💡 Tip for remembering “backstreets”

"backstreets" has 2 syllables: backstr-eets.

What does backstreets mean?

noun

  1. A usually small and narrow street or alley, especially one in inferior or poorer parts of a city, away from the centre.
  2. A secret, clandestine or illegal scene.

Antonyms

main street

Related words

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How many syllables are in "backstreets"?▾

"Backstreets" has 2 syllables: backstr · eets.

What does "backstreets" mean?▾

Backstreets: A usually small and narrow street or alley, especially one in inferior or poorer parts of a city, away from the centre.

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