How to Pronounce “backcomb” in English
/bækkkɒmb/
bac·kcomb
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What does “backcomb” mean?
- To hold the hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look.
- 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/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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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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