How to pronounce backtick
Say it like BAK-tik. Backtick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backtick 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backtick
American and British speakers say backtick in essentially the same way: /ˈbæktɪk/ in the US and /ˈbæktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-tik.
What does backtick mean?
- The symbol `, resembling a reversed quotation mark and also being, or being homoglyphic to (depending on mental model), a grave accent mark in isolation. (Common uses include (1) use as a dead key in composing grave-accented characters, (2) use as an escape character to mark literals, and (3) many o
Where does backtick come from?
From back + tick.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- backquote
Words that rhyme with backtick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of backtick.
Questions about saying backtick
How do you pronounce backtick?
Say BAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæktɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbæktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backtick?
Backtick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say backtick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæktɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbæktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.