How to Pronounce Backyards

To pronounce "backyards", say BACKY-ards — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

BACKY-ards

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💡 Tip for remembering “backyards”

"backyards" has 2 syllables: backy-ards. It rhymes with shards and regards, if that helps it stick.

What does backyards 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 backyards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shardsregardsdisregardsnardsblowhardslardspostcardsdiehardsyardsbardsretardscourtyards

Related words

coursecoursesgardenshomeslawnsdooryardforeyard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backyards"?▾

"Backyards" has 2 syllables: backy · ards.

What does "backyards" mean?▾

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

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