To pronounce "backward-lookingness", say BACKW-ardl-ook-ingn-ess — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BACKW-ardl-ook-ingn-ess
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"backward-lookingness" has 5 syllables: backw-ardl-ook-ingn-ess.
"Backward-lookingness" has 5 syllables: backw · ardl · ook · ingn · ess.
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