How many syllables in backfired?

Syllables in backfired

3

backfired

Backfired has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say backfired

Pronunciation/ˈbækˌfaɪɚd/
3 syllables · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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Questions

How many syllables are in backfired?
Backfired has three syllables.
How do you divide backfired into syllables?
Backfired is said as /ˈbækˌfaɪɚd/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in backfired?
The first syllable.

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