How to pronounce backdraft
Say it like BAK-draft. Backdraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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US American/ˈbækˌdræft/BAK-draft
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- BAK
- draft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backdraft 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.
- draftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does backdraft mean?
noun
- Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.
Where does backdraft come from?
From back + draft.
Questions about saying backdraft
How do you pronounce backdraft?
Say BAK-draft. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌdræft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backdraft?
Backdraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · draft.