How to pronounce backslang
Say it like BAK-slang. Backslang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce backslang. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAK
- slang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backslang 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.
- slangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of backslang
American and British speakers say backslang in essentially the same way: /ˈbækslæŋ/ in the US and /ˈbækslæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-slang.
What does backslang mean?
- A form of slang composed of words whose spelling or sound is reversed.
- Pig Latin.
Where does backslang come from?
From back + slang.
Questions about saying backslang
How do you pronounce backslang?
Say BAK-slang. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækslæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbækslæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backslang?
Backslang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · slang.
Do Americans and Brits say backslang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækslæŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbækslæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.