How to Pronounce Backyard

To pronounce "backyard", say BACKY-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /bækˈjɑːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/bækˈjɑːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backyard”

"backyard" has 2 syllables: backy-ard. It rhymes with regard and disregard, if that helps it stick.

What does backyard mean?

noun

  1. A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.
  2. A person's neighborhood, or an area nearby to a person's usual residence or place of work and where the person is likely to go.

Words that rhyme with backyard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regarddisregardhardretardsafeguardvanguardmarredbarredavant-gardediscardjarredcourtyard

Related words

patioyardparkcourtyardcourtdoorcasahouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backyard"?▾

"Backyard" has 2 syllables: backy · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "backyard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backyard" is /bækˈjɑːd/.

What does "backyard" mean?▾

Backyard: A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

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