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How to Pronounce “backest” in English

/bækkɛst/

ba·ckest

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IPA/bækkɛst/
Syllablesba·ckest

What does “backest” mean?

ADJECTIVE
  • superlative form of back: most back
VERB
  • second-person singular simple present indicative of back

Example sentences

  • He set up two anchor points for his system using articulatory criteria: cardinal vowel 1 was the highest, frontest vowel that one could make without the sound becoming a consonant, and cardinal vowel 5 was the lowest, backest vowel one could produce without pulling the tongue back into the pharynx.

How to pronounce “backest

Syllables:
ba · ckest
IPA:
/bækkɛst/
Listen for:
the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “backest”?

“backest” is pronounced /bækkɛst/ (ba · ckest). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

How many syllables are in “backest”?

“backest” has 2 syllables: ba · ckest.

What does “backest” mean?

superlative form of back: most back