How Many Syllables Are in Backstroke

The word Backstroke has three syllables: back-stroke.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Backstroke

a swimming stroke performed on one's back, using alternate circular arm movements and a flutter kick.

How should Backstroke divide into syllables

The first syllable 'back' has a vowel 'a' and consonant 'b' and 'c' while the second syllable 'stroke' has vowels 'o' and 'e' and consonants 'st' and 'r'.

Part of Speech - Backstroke

Sentences with Backstroke

• I love to swim the backstroke at the pool.
• My little sister is learning how to do the backstroke in her swim class.
• The backstroke is one of the four competitive swimming strokes.
• I always win the backstroke race at the swim meets.
• The backstroke requires good form and technique.
• I'm going to practice the backstroke until I get it perfect.
• The backstroke is my favorite swimming stroke.
• I learned how to do the backstroke in swimming class.
• The backstroke uses different muscles than the other swimming strokes.
• The backstroke is a great way to exercise.

Quotes with Backstroke

• "Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home." - Michael Phelps
• "I'm a swimmer, not a star." - Michael Phelps
• "I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming." - Michael Phelps
• "Swimming is probably the ultimate of burnout sports. It's ironic because millions of people do it as exercise but it's really very tough." - Michael Phelps

Number of characters in Backstroke

10 ( b, a, c, k, s, t, r, o, k, e )

Unique letters in Backstroke

9 ( b, a, c, k, s, t, r, o, e )

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How to Pronounce Backstroke

IPA (International): ˈbæˌkstrəʊk

ARA (American): ˈbæˌkstrok

EPA (English): ˈbæˌkstrəʊk

BAE-KSTROW-K