How to pronounce backdam
Say it like BAK-dam. Backdam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- dam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backdam 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.
- damGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of backdam
American and British speakers say backdam in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌdæm/ in the US and /ˈbækdæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-dam.
What does backdam mean?
- A dam that lies to the rear of something.
- A region of rural, undeveloped land, especially on the outskirts of a farm.
Where does backdam come from?
From back + dam. Sense 2 (“region of rural, undeveloped land”) is possibly a transferred use in Guyana of the term originally referring to a dam built on the side of coastal agricultural land furthest from the sea to prevent swamp water fro
Questions about saying backdam
How do you pronounce backdam?
Say BAK-dam. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌdæm/. In British English it is /ˈbækdæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backdam?
Backdam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · dam.
Do Americans and Brits say backdam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌdæm/ and the British form is /ˈbækdæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.