How to Pronounce "backstroke"
word
ˈbækˌstɹoʊk
BAK-strohk
bˈækstɹəʊk
BAK-strohk
Definition
Backstroke is a style of swimming where you lie on your back and move your arms and legs to swim, with your face above the water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌstɹoʊk
British English
bˈækstɹəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-strohk
UK
BAK-strohk
Listen in Context
She learned how to swim the backstroke last summer.
The backstroke is one of the four main swimming styles.
He won a medal in the backstroke competition.
I always get water in my nose when I try the backstroke.