How to Pronounce "backing"
word
/ˈbækɪŋ/
BAK-ing
/bˈækɪŋ/
BAK-ing
Definition
Backing is support, approval, or help given to a person, idea, or project. It can also mean money provided for something, or a layer of material attached behind something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbækɪŋ/
British English
/bˈækɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-ing
UK
BAK-ing
Listen in Context
The plan has strong backing from the school.
The company got backing from a big investor.
This carpet has soft backing.
Without political backing, the project never really had a chance.