To pronounce "backwards", say BACKW-ards — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/
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"backwards" has 2 syllables: backw-ards.
adjective
“The battleship had three backwards guns at the stern, in addition to the primary complement.”
“The backwards lettering on emergency vehicles makes it possible to read in the rear-view mirror.”
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"Backwards" has 2 syllables: backw · ards.
The IPA transcription of "backwards" is /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/.
Backwards: Oriented toward the back.
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