How to pronounce backmost
Say it like BAK-mohst. Backmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backmost 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.
- mohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of backmost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAK-mohst.
What does backmost mean?
- farthest back
Where does backmost come from?
From back + -most.
Questions about saying backmost
How do you pronounce backmost?
Say BAK-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backmost?
Backmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · mohst.
Is backmost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbækˌməʊst/ (BAK-mohst).