How to pronounce backstitch
Say it like BAK-stich. Backstitch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbækstɪtʃ/BAK-stich
UK British/ˈbækstɪtʃ/BAK-stich
- BAK
- stich
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backstitch 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.
- stichKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backstitch
American and British speakers say backstitch in essentially the same way: /ˈbækstɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈbækstɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-stich.
What does backstitch mean?
noun
- A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
- To sew with a backstitch.
Where does backstitch come from?
From back + stitch.
Questions about saying backstitch
How do you pronounce backstitch?
Say BAK-stich. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækstɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbækstɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backstitch?
Backstitch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · stich.
Do Americans and Brits say backstitch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækstɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbækstɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.