Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

backhander

How many syllables in backhander?

  3 syllables

Divide backhander into syllables:   back-hand-er
Primary syllable stress:   back-hand-er
Secondary syllable stress:   back-hand-er
How to pronounce backhander:   bak-han-der
How to say backhander:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"backhander." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 03 February 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why backhander is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Plural Quiz
Is deer plural?

Take the Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for backhander


1 syllable
  • bribe
    Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
    One $250 prize is awarded
    to one teacher, every month,
    to help teachers teach their students.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    Write swims on paper. Flip
    the paper 180°. It's still swims!
    !Get more facts
    FAQ
    Is fire 1 or 2
    syllables?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with backhander

    3 syllables
    Do You Know
    when you should use
    Whether and Weather?
    Find Out Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!