How to pronounce backing
Say it like BAK-ing. Backing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backing
American and British speakers say backing in essentially the same way: /ˈbækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-ing.
What does backing mean?
- Support, especially financial.“It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.”
- A liner or other material added behind or underneath.“The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.”
- A backdrop.
- Providing support for the main performer.
- present participle and gerund of back How to pronounce back
Where does backing come from?
From back + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with backing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of backing.
Questions about saying backing
How do you pronounce backing?
Say BAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backing?
Backing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say backing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.