How to pronounce backread
Say it like BAK-reed. Backread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- reed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backread 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.
- reedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of backread
American and British speakers say backread in essentially the same way: /ˈbæˌkrid/ in the US and /ˈbæˌkriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-reed.
What does backread mean?
- To interpret what one has read previously in the light of later experience or knowledge.
Where does backread come from?
From back + read.
Questions about saying backread
How do you pronounce backread?
Say BAK-reed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌkrid/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌkriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backread?
Backread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · reed.
Do Americans and Brits say backread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæˌkrid/ and the British form is /ˈbæˌkriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.