How to pronounce backaches
Say it like BAK-ayks. Backaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- ayks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backaches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ayksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of backaches
American and British speakers say backaches in essentially the same way: /ˈbæˌkeɪks/ in the US and /ˈbæˌkeɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-ayks.
What does backaches mean?
- plural of backache How to pronounce backache
Questions about saying backaches
How do you pronounce backaches?
Say BAK-ayks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌkeɪks/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌkeɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backaches?
Backaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · ayks.
Do Americans and Brits say backaches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæˌkeɪks/ and the British form is /ˈbæˌkeɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.