How to pronounce backsey
Say it like bak-SY. Backsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce backsey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- bak
- SY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backsey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of backsey
American and British speakers say backsey in essentially the same way: /ˌbækˈsaɪ/ in the US and /ˌbækˈsaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bak-SY.
What does backsey mean?
- A cut of beef that contains most or the whole of the loin.
Where does backsey come from?
From back + sey.
Words that rhyme with backsey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of backsey.
Questions about saying backsey
How do you pronounce backsey?
Say bak-SY. The American pronunciation is /ˌbækˈsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌbækˈsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backsey?
Backsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: bak · SY.
Do Americans and Brits say backsey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbækˈsaɪ/ and the British form is /ˌbækˈsaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.