How to pronounce backsaw
Say it like BAK-sah. Backsaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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US American/ˈbækˌsɑ/BAK-sah
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- BAK
- sah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backsaw 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.
- sahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does backsaw mean?
noun
- A handsaw that has a reinforcement along its back edge.
- To cut with a backsaw.
Where does backsaw come from?
From back + saw.
Questions about saying backsaw
How do you pronounce backsaw?
Say BAK-sah. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌsɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backsaw?
Backsaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · sah.