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