How to pronounce backslider
Say it like BAK-sly-der. Backslider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- sly
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backslider 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.
- slyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of backslider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-sly-duh.
What does backslider mean?
- A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate.
- One who will not do his work or shoulder his responsibilities.
Where does backslider come from?
From backslide + -er.
Questions about saying backslider
How do you pronounce backslider?
Say BAK-sly-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækslaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbækslaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backslider?
Backslider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · sly · der.
Is backslider pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbækslaɪdə/ (BAK-sly-duh).