How to Pronounce "backsliding"
word
ˈbækˌsɫaɪdɪŋ
BAK-sly-ding
bˈækslaɪdɪŋ
BAKS-ly-ding
Definition
Backsliding is when someone starts to go back to old bad habits, beliefs, or behaviors after making progress or improvement, often used for religion, recovery, or personal goals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌsɫaɪdɪŋ
British English
bˈækslaɪdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-sly-ding
UK
BAKS-ly-ding
Listen in Context
His backsliding made his friends worried.
After months of dieting, she feared backsliding.
The teacher warned the class against backsliding.
He's been doing well, but there's always a risk of backsliding.