How to pronounce backslapping
Say it like BAK-slap-ing. Backslapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- slap
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backslapping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backslapping
American and British speakers say backslapping in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-slap-ing.
What does backslapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of backslap How to pronounce backslap
- action of the verb to backslap
Questions about saying backslapping
How do you pronounce backslapping?
Say BAK-slap-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backslapping?
Backslapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · slap · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say backslapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.