How to pronounce backwardly
Say it like BAK-werd-lee. Backwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- werd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backwardly 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.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of backwardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAK-wud-lee.
What does backwardly mean?
- In a backward direction.
Where does backwardly come from?
From backward + -ly.
Questions about saying backwardly
How do you pronounce backwardly?
Say BAK-werd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækwɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈbækwədliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backwardly?
Backwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · werd · lee.
Is backwardly 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 /ˈbækwədliː/ (BAK-wud-lee).