How to Pronounce Splashback

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

SPLASHB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “splashback”

"splashback" has 2 syllables: splashb-ack.

What does splashback mean?

noun

  1. Splashes of liquid, especially noxious liquid, rebounding from a surface.
  2. A shield of an easily-cleaned material, such as those placed behind an oven top, kitchen sink, and industrial facilities, construction sites etc, in order to catch splashes of liquid.

    “The oven comes complete with a stainless steel splashback.”

Synonyms

backsplash

Related words

splashoutupsplashsplashsplatbacksplashpoolsplashdownsloosh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "splashback"?▾

"Splashback" has 2 syllables: splashb · ack.

What does "splashback" mean?▾

Splashback: Splashes of liquid, especially noxious liquid, rebounding from a surface.

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