How many syllables in backyard?
Syllables in backyard
2
back·yard
Backyard has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say backyard
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæˌkjɑɹd/ 2 syllables, BACK-yard · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say backyard slowly and listen for each vowel sound: back, yard. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with backyard
- hard
- card
- guard
- yard
- regard
- barred
- starred
- boulevard
- disregard
- courtyard
- graveyard
- blvd
- safeguard
- vanguard
- postcard
- bodyguard
Questions
- How many syllables are in backyard?
- Backyard has two syllables.
- How do you divide backyard into syllables?
- Backyard divides as back-yard.
- Which syllable is stressed in backyard?
- The first syllable (BACK-yard).