How to pronounce backfired
Say it like BAK-fy-erd. Backfired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- fy
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backfired 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of backfired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-fy-ud.
What does backfired mean?
- simple past and past participle of backfire How to pronounce backfire
Questions about saying backfired
How do you pronounce backfired?
Say BAK-fy-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌfaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌfaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backfired?
Backfired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · fy · erd.
Is backfired 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 /ˈbækˌfaɪəd/ (BAK-fy-ud).