How to pronounce backdating
Say it like BAK-day-ting. Backdating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- day
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backdating 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.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backdating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAK-day-ting.
What does backdating mean?
- present participle and gerund of backdate How to pronounce backdate
- The act by which something is backdated.
Questions about saying backdating
How do you pronounce backdating?
Say BAK-day-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌdeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌdeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backdating?
Backdating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · day · ting.
Is backdating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbækˌdeɪtɪŋ/ (BAK-day-ting).