How to pronounce backrest
Say it like BAK-rest. Backrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- rest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backrest 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.
- restGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of backrest
American and British speakers say backrest in essentially the same way: /ˈbæˌkrɛst/ in the US and /ˈbæˌkrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-rest.
What does backrest mean?
- The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
- A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.
Where does backrest come from?
Compound of back + rest.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying backrest
How do you pronounce backrest?
Say BAK-rest. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌkrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌkrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backrest?
Backrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · rest.
Do Americans and Brits say backrest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæˌkrɛst/ and the British form is /ˈbæˌkrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.