How to pronounce backpedaled
Say it like BAK-ped-uld. Backpedaled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- ped
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backpedaled 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.
- pedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of backpedaled
American and British speakers say backpedaled in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌpɛdəld/ in the US and /ˈbækˌpɛdəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-ped-uld.
What does backpedaled mean?
- simple past and past participle of backpedal How to pronounce backpedal
Questions about saying backpedaled
How do you pronounce backpedaled?
Say BAK-ped-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌpɛdəld/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌpɛdəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backpedaled?
Backpedaled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · ped · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say backpedaled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌpɛdəld/ and the British form is /ˈbækˌpɛdəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.