Como pronunciar «backpedaling» em inglês
ˈbækˌpɛd.əl.ɪŋ
BAK·ped·əl·ing
Ênfase principal: BAK
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “backpedaling”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
BAK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
ped
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
əl
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
ing
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("BAK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "backpedaling" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "backpedaling is" sounds like "backpedaling-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "backpedaling" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“After a while, they started backpedaling, and nobody came to their aid, so we're not going with those results.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“And then came the backpedaling, no, I can't tell them that, that's not what they need to hear.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“I started backpedaling right away.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“And he in the last year has been like backpedaling from that stuff, like as fast as he possibly can.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“backpedaling on that. And former comedian Bee Gillo has categorically ruled out any form of collaboration with the established”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“So, no amount of backpedaling or intentional behavior or political behavior is going to keep these technology changes”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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After a while, they started backpedaling, and nobody came to their aid, so we're not going with those results.
Ouvir no contexto: “backpedaling”
40 clipesThe Inglês word “backpedaling” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈbækˌpɛd.əl.ɪŋ (phonetic respelling: BAK-ped-əl-ing). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (BAK · ped · əl · ing), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (BAK). Grammatically, “backpedaling” functions as a verb, noun. SayItVid indexes 40 authentic Inglês video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “backpedaling” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, Harvard University, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @14:01
“He said, I put them under pressure. After a while, they started backpedaling, and nobody came to their aid, so we're not going with those results. and nobody came to their aid, so we're not”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @1:47
“was, well, I'll have to tell them it's a crap shoot. And then came the backpedaling, no, I can't tell them that, that's not what they need to hear. that, that's not what they need to hear.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @9:10
“was I was flabbergasted. I didn't know how to respond. I started backpedaling right away. I tried to reassure them. right away. I tried to reassure them.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @24:51
“of all this stuff in corporate America. And he in the last year has been like backpedaling from that stuff, like as fast as he possibly can. has been like backpedaling from that stuff,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:00
“signaled willingness to enter coalition talks, but now appears to be backpedaling on that. And former comedian Bee Gillo has categorically ruled out any form of collaboration with the established categorically ruled out any form of collaboration with the established”
Definição e significado: “backpedaling”
- present participle and gerund of backpedal
- The act of distancing oneself from a previously supported idea, action, behaviour, etc.; a U-turn or flip-flop.
Frases de exemplo no contexto (3)
- “Despite the swift backpedalling of the university, the original notice given to stall operators is suggestive of the potential existence of ‘a growing English-speaking elite’ that is ‘happy to maintain the importance of the English language’.”
- “After a while, they started backpedaling, and nobody came to their aid, so we're not going with those results.”
- “And then came the backpedaling, no, I can't tell them that, that's not what they need to hear.”
Expressões comuns e colocações
Pronúncia: “backpedaling”
- Pronunciation:
- BAK-ped-əl-ing
- Sílabas:
- BAK · ped · əl · ing
- Written Hyphenation:
- back · ped · al · ing
- Ênfase principal:
- BAK
- IPA:
- ˈbækˌpɛd.əl.ɪŋ
- Ouvir no contexto
- backpedaling
Palavras que rimam com “backpedaling”
-ækˌpɛdəlɪŋPalavras com som idêntico (Homófonos)
Som únicoNenhum homófono exato encontrado para "backpedaling" (⁄ˈbækˌpɛd.əl.ɪŋ⁄).
Perguntas frequentes sobre «backpedaling»
Como pronunciar "backpedaling" em inglês?
"backpedaling" é pronunciada ⁄ˈbækˌpɛd.əl.ɪŋ⁄ (BAK-ped-əl-ing). Ouça os clipes de falantes nativos acima para ouvi-la em conversas reais.
Quantas sílabas tem "backpedaling"?
"backpedaling" tem 4 sílabas: BAK · ped · əl · ing.
Onde fica a sílaba tônica em "backpedaling"?
A sílaba tônica em "backpedaling" é "BAK". Observe a ênfase nessa sílaba nos clipes acima.
O que significa "backpedaling"?
present participle and gerund of backpedal
Como posso ouvir "backpedaling" usada em frases reais?
Esta página tem 40 exemplos em vídeo de "backpedaling" com legendas sincronizadas. Use Anterior / Próximo (ou as setas ← / →) para ouvir no momento exato.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “backpedaling”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).