How to pronounce backer
Say it like BAK-er. Backer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of backer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-uh.
What does backer mean?
- One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs an entrant in a contest, or who supports an enterprise by funding it.
- comparative form of back: more back How to pronounce back
Where does backer come from?
From back + -er.
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Words that rhyme with backer
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Questions about saying backer
How do you pronounce backer?
Say BAK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backer?
Backer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · er.
Is backer 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 /ˈbækə/ (BAK-uh).