backyard

/ˈbæk.jɑːrd/

Syllables back·yard

Stress BACK-yard

Phonics Breakdown

back

/bæk/

short a

yard

/jɑːrd/

long ar

Meaning

a yard or garden at the back of a house

Sound Reference

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back=/bæk/(back) + yard=/jɑːrd/(yard)

Example

The kids are playing in the backyard.