How many syllables in "backseat"?

"backseat" has 2 syllabes (back - seat).

How to divide "backseat"?

"backseat" divides into 2 parts: back · seat.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"backseat": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:back·seat

Accent principal

BACK-seat(back · seat)● ○

Stress in "backseat" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌsiːt⁄

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IPAˈbækˌsiːt

Syllabesback·seat

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