To pronounce "backward-compatible", say BACKW-ardc-omp-at-ibl-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BACKW-ardc-omp-at-ibl-e
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"backward-compatible" has 6 syllables: backw-ardc-omp-at-ibl-e.
"Backward-compatible" has 6 syllables: backw · ardc · omp · at · ibl · e.
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