To pronounce "backward-looking", say BACKW-ardl-ook-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BACKW-ardl-ook-ing
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"backward-looking" has 4 syllables: backw-ardl-ook-ing.
"Backward-looking" has 4 syllables: backw · ardl · ook · ing.
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