How to pronounce backdoor
Say it like BAK-dor. Backdoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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US American/ˈbækˌdɔr/BAK-dor
UK British/ˈbækˌdɔː/BAK-daw
- BAK
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backdoor 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.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of backdoor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-daw.
What does backdoor mean?
noun
- Alternative form of back door.
- Alternative spelling of back door.
Where does backdoor come from?
From back + door.
Questions about saying backdoor
How do you pronounce backdoor?
Say BAK-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backdoor?
Backdoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · dor.
Is backdoor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbækˌdɔː/ (BAK-daw).