To pronounce "backwash", say BACKW-ash — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
backwash
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"backwash" has 2 syllables: backw-ash. It rhymes with panache and swash, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Backwash" has 2 syllables: backw · ash.
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