How to pronounce backhanded
Say it like BAK-han-did. Backhanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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US American/ˈbækˌhændɪd/BAK-han-did
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- BAK
- han
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backhanded 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.
- hanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does backhanded mean?
adjective
- With the back of the hand.
- Involving a backward flip of the hand.
- Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.
- simple past and past participle of backhand How to pronounce backhand
- In a backhanded manner.
Where does backhanded come from?
From back + hand + -ed.
Questions about saying backhanded
How do you pronounce backhanded?
Say BAK-han-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌhændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backhanded?
Backhanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · han · did.