How to pronounce backdate
Say it like BAK-dayt. Backdate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbækˌdeɪt/BAK-dayt
UK British/bækˈdeɪt/bak-DAYT
- BAK
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backdate 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.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of backdate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: bak-DAYT.
What does backdate mean?
verb
- To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.
- An assigned date that is earlier than the current or true date.
Where does backdate come from?
From back + date.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- antedate
- foredate
Questions about saying backdate
How do you pronounce backdate?
Say BAK-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /bækˈdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backdate?
Backdate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · dayt.
Is backdate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /bækˈdeɪt/ (bak-DAYT).