To pronounce "backstress", say BACKSTR-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
backstress
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BACKSTR-ess
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"backstress" has 2 syllables: backstr-ess.
"Backstress" has 2 syllables: backstr · ess.
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