How to pronounce backchat
Say it like BAK-chat. Backchat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbæktʃæt/BAK-chat
UK British/ˈbæktʃæt/BAK-chat
- BAK
- chat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backchat 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.
- chatKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of backchat
American and British speakers say backchat in essentially the same way: /ˈbæktʃæt/ in the US and /ˈbæktʃæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-chat.
What does backchat mean?
noun
- Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.
- To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.“Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.”
Where does backchat come from?
From back + chat.
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Questions about saying backchat
How do you pronounce backchat?
Say BAK-chat. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæktʃæt/. In British English it is /ˈbæktʃæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backchat?
Backchat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · chat.
Do Americans and Brits say backchat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæktʃæt/ and the British form is /ˈbæktʃæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.