How to pronounce backyards
Say it like BAK-yardz. Backyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- yardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backyards 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.
- yardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of backyards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BAK-yahdz.
What does backyards mean?
- plural of backyard How to pronounce backyard
Questions about saying backyards
How do you pronounce backyards?
Say BAK-yardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌkjɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌkjɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backyards?
Backyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · yardz.
Is backyards 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 /ˈbæˌkjɑːdz/ (BAK-yahdz).