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# How to pronounce "backpedals" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/bækkpɛdæls/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **bac·kpe·dals**
- **Parts of Speech**: verb
- **VERB**: third-person singular simple present indicative of backpedal

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (1 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "backpedals" in real conversation:

### Example 1
> "involved in the probe but the Iranians say they won't hand over the black box to Boeing initially Iranian and Ukrainian officials both blamed mechanical problems but the Ukrainians later backpedals declining to offer a cause while the investigation is ongoing for more on the story we can speak to"
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 1:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N71wcliP_s&t=113s)


## Related Words & Synonyms

- **Nearby Vocabulary**: [bac](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bac), [bacalao](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bacalao), [bacalhau](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bacalhau), [bacampicillin](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bacampicillin), [bacanora](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bacanora), [bacaro](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bacaro), [bacaw](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bacaw), [bacbakiri](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/bacbakiri)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "backpedals" correctly?
"backpedals" is pronounced `/bækkpɛdæls/`. Syllable breakdown: **bac·kpe·dals**.

### What does "backpedals" mean in context?
third-person singular simple present indicative of backpedal

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