backward

The # of syllables in backward can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/backward .

How many syllables in backward?

2 syllables

Divide backward into syllables: back-ward
Stressed syllable in backward: back-ward
How to pronounce backward: bak-werd
How to say backward:

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