How to Pronounce Backwaters

To pronounce "backwaters", say BACKW-at-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

BACKW-at-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “backwaters”

"backwaters" has 3 syllables: backw-at-ers. It rhymes with totters and headwaters, if that helps it stick.

What does backwaters mean?

noun

  1. The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
  2. A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

verb

  1. To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
  2. To vacillate on a long-held position.

Synonyms

Podunkjerkwater townone-horse town

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Words that rhyme with backwaters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tottersheadwaterswatersfloodwatersdaughtersotterssquattersblottersplotterspotterstrottersspotters

Related words

waterwaysbackwoodsfloodplainsbackshorewetlandsinlandbackwoodswamps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backwaters"?▾

"Backwaters" has 3 syllables: backw · at · ers.

What does "backwaters" mean?▾

Backwaters: The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

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