How many syllables in "backward"?

"backward" has 2 הברות (back - ward).

How to divide "backward"?

"backward" divides into 2 parts: back · ward.

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

Say each syllable slowly (back... ward) and listen on SayItVid.

מדריך הברות

2 הברות

"backward": 2 הברות.

הברות:back·ward

הטעמה ראשית

BACK-ward(back · ward)● ○

Stress in "backward" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæk.wərd⁄

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPAˈbæk.wərd

הברותback·ward

שמעו זאת בהקשרUS

40:07

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