How to Pronounce "backfires"
word
ˈbækˌfaɪɝz
BAK-fy-urz
bˈækfaɪəz
BAK-fy-uhz
Definition
If something backfires, it has the opposite result of what was intended, often making the situation worse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌfaɪɝz
British English
bˈækfaɪəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-fy-urz
UK
BAK-fy-uhz
Listen in Context
His plan to surprise her backfires when she comes home early.
Sometimes strict rules backfire and make people rebel.
The joke backfires and nobody laughs.
Trying to fix things without asking for help usually backfires.