To pronounce "backwardness", say BACKW-ardn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
backwardness
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BACKW-ardn-ess
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"backwardness" has 3 syllables: backw-ardn-ess.
"Backwardness" has 3 syllables: backw · ardn · ess.
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