backward

/ˈbæk.wərd/

Syllables back·ward

Stress BACK-ward

Phonics Breakdown

back

/bæk/

short a

ward

/wərd/

er schwa

Meaning

moving or directed toward the back; not advanced

Sound Reference

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back=/bæk/(back) + ward=/wərd/(forward)

Example

He took a step backward to avoid the car.