How to pronounce backend
Say it like bak-END. Backend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (END).
- bak
- END
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of backend
American and British speakers say backend in essentially the same way: /ˌbæˈkɛnd/ in the US and /ˌbæˈkɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bak-END.
What does backend mean?
- Alternative form of back end.
Where does backend come from?
From back + end.
Words that rhyme with backend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of backend.
Questions about saying backend
How do you pronounce backend?
Say bak-END. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæˈkɛnd/. In British English it is /ˌbæˈkɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backend?
Backend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (END). Broken into parts: bak · END.
Do Americans and Brits say backend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbæˈkɛnd/ and the British form is /ˌbæˈkɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.