How to pronounce backslap
Say it like BAK-slap. Backslap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbækˌslæp/BAK-slap
UK British/ˈbækslæp/BAK-slap
- BAK
- slap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backslap 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.
- slapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of backslap
American and British speakers say backslap in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌslæp/ in the US and /ˈbækslæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-slap.
What does backslap mean?
verb
- To enthusiastically affirm or congratulate a person, especially by patting them on the back.
Where does backslap come from?
From back + slap.
Questions about saying backslap
How do you pronounce backslap?
Say BAK-slap. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌslæp/. In British English it is /ˈbækslæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backslap?
Backslap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · slap.
Do Americans and Brits say backslap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌslæp/ and the British form is /ˈbækslæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.