How to Pronounce "backstabber"
word
ˈbækˌstæbɚ
BAK-stab-er
bˈækstæbɐ
BAK-stab-uh
Definition
A backstabber is someone who pretends to be your friend but secretly betrays or harms you, especially in a sneaky or disloyal way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌstæbɚ
British English
bˈækstæbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-stab-er
UK
BAK-stab-uh
Listen in Context
He called her a backstabber after she shared his secret.
Nobody likes a backstabber at work.
She realized too late that he was a backstabber.
Be careful—he’s a total backstabber when it comes to office politics.