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How to Pronounce “backcomb” in English

/bækkkɒmb/

bac·kcomb

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What does “backcomb” mean?

VERB
  • To hold the hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look.
NOUN
  • The hairstyle produced by backcombing.
  • A decorative comb worn as an ornament and to secure a hairstyle.

Example sentences

  • Her dark-blonde hair, worn long at Oxford, had been cut and backcombed, Diana-style, and quivered when she shook her head.
  • You and your fit friends anyway / I'd take them all out any day / They all got backcombs anyway
  • backcombed everything's great hey you little Mouse he's

How to pronounce “backcomb

Syllables:
bac · kcomb
IPA:
/bækkkɒmb/
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How do you pronounce “backcomb”?

“backcomb” is pronounced /bækkkɒmb/ (bac · kcomb). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “backcomb”?

“backcomb” has 2 syllables: bac · kcomb.

What does “backcomb” mean?

To hold the hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look.

How can I hear “backcomb” used in real sentences?

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