How many syllables in "backslide"?

"backslide" has 2 sílabas (back - slide).

How to divide "backslide"?

"backslide" divides into 2 parts: back · slide.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Sílabas

"backslide": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:back·slide

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BACK-slide(back · slide)● ○

Stress in "backslide" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæk.slaɪd⁄

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IPAˈbæk.slaɪd

Sílabasback·slide

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the progress is going to stop. It may not backslide all that far back, but you have to just keep staying vigilant. but you have to just keep staying vigilant.

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How many syllables in "backslide"?: "backslide" has 2 sílabas (back - slide).
How to divide "backslide"?: "backslide" divides into 2 parts: back · slide.
Where is the stress in "backslide"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "backslide"?: Say each syllable slowly (back... slide) and listen on SayItVid.