How to pronounce backwash
Say it like BAK-wahsh. Backwash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- wahsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backwash 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.
- wahshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of backwash
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BAK-wosh.
What does backwash mean?
- A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
- The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
- The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
- To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
- To affect with backwash.
- To clean the oil from wool after combing.
Where does backwash come from?
From back + wash.
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Questions about saying backwash
How do you pronounce backwash?
Say BAK-wahsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækwɑʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbækwɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backwash?
Backwash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · wahsh.
Is backwash pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbækwɒʃ/ (BAK-wosh).