How to pronounce backage
Say it like BAK-ij. Backage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backage 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.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backage
American and British speakers say backage in essentially the same way: /ˈbækɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈbækɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-ij.
What does backage mean?
- The rear part of a property or building that faces away from the main artery.
Where does backage come from?
From back + -age.
Words that rhyme with backage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of backage.
Questions about saying backage
How do you pronounce backage?
Say BAK-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbækɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backage?
Backage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say backage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈbækɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.