How to Pronounce "backstreets"
word
ˈbækˌstits
BAK-streets
bˈækstɹiːts
BAK-streets
Definition
Narrow or less important streets that are away from the main roads of a town or city, often quiet and sometimes hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌstits
British English
bˈækstɹiːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-streets
UK
BAK-streets
Listen in Context
He got lost in the backstreets of the old city.
Many shops are hidden in the backstreets.
She likes to explore the backstreets on her bike.
The café is much nicer than I expected—tucked away in the backstreets.