Cómo Pronunciar "backhanded"

word

ˈbækˌhændɪd

BAK-han-did

bˈækhændɪd

BAK-han-did

Definición

Describes a remark or action that seems polite or positive but is actually critical or insulting. It can also mean something done indirectly or in a hidden way.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈbækˌhændɪd

Inglés Británico

bˈækhændɪd

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

BAK-han-did

Escucha en Contexto

He gave her a backhanded compliment about her painting.

His backhanded remark hurt my feelings.

She apologized in a backhanded way.

It sounded like praise, but it was actually pretty backhanded.