How to pronounce backsides
Say it like BAK-sydz. Backsides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbækˌsaɪdz/BAK-sydz
UK British/ˈbækˌsaɪdz/BAK-sydz
- BAK
- sydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backsides 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.
- sydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of backsides
American and British speakers say backsides in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌsaɪdz/ in the US and /ˈbækˌsaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-sydz.
What does backsides mean?
noun
- plural of backside How to pronounce backside
Questions about saying backsides
How do you pronounce backsides?
Say BAK-sydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌsaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backsides?
Backsides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · sydz.
Do Americans and Brits say backsides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌsaɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈbækˌsaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.