How to Pronounce Backtrack

To pronounce "backtrack", say BACKTR-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæk.tɹæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbæk.tɹæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backtrack”

"backtrack" has 2 syllables: backtr-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does backtrack mean?

noun

  1. The act of backtracking

verb

  1. To retrace one's steps.

    “I dropped my sunglasses and had to backtrack to find them.”

  2. To repeat or review work already done.

    “If we backtrack through this problem, maybe we can figure out where we went wrong.”

Words that rhyme with backtrack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

backretractrewindreverseretreatwithdrawretracecede

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backtrack"?▾

"Backtrack" has 2 syllables: backtr · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "backtrack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backtrack" is /ˈbæk.tɹæk/.

What does "backtrack" mean?▾

Backtrack: The act of backtracking

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