How to pronounce backlit
Say it like BAK-lit. Backlit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backlit 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.
- litGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backlit
American and British speakers say backlit in essentially the same way: /ˈbæˌklɪt/ in the US and /ˈbæˌklɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-lit.
What does backlit mean?
- simple past and past participle of backlight How to pronounce backlight
- Lit or illuminated from behind.
Where does backlit come from?
From back + lit.
Questions about saying backlit
How do you pronounce backlit?
Say BAK-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌklɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌklɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backlit?
Backlit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say backlit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæˌklɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbæˌklɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.