How to pronounce backstage
Say it like bak-STAYJ. Backstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYJ).
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- bak
- STAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backstage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of backstage
American and British speakers say backstage in essentially the same way: /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bak-STAYJ.
What does backstage mean?
- a stage area out of sight of the audience
- concealed from public view or attention“offstage political meetings”
- out of view of the public; behind the scenes“Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal”“many private deals were made backstage at the convention”
- in or to a backstage area of a theater“costumes were changed backstage”
Where does backstage come from?
From back + stage.
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Words that rhyme with backstage
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Questions about saying backstage
How do you pronounce backstage?
Say bak-STAYJ. The American pronunciation is /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backstage?
Backstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYJ). Broken into parts: bak · STAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say backstage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.