Como Pronunciar "backpedaling"
word
ˈbækˌpɛdəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbækˌpɛdɫɪŋ
BAK-ped-uh-ling
ˈbækˌpɛdlɪŋ
BAK-ped-ling
Definição
The act of going back on something you said or did, often to change your opinion or avoid blame. It can also mean literally moving backward on a bicycle.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbækˌpɛdəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbækˌpɛdɫɪŋ
Inglês Britânico
ˈbækˌpɛdlɪŋ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BAK-ped-uh-ling
UK
BAK-ped-ling
Ouça em Contexto
He started backpedaling when people questioned his story.
Politicians are often accused of backpedaling on their promises.
After realizing his mistake, he kept backpedaling.
When challenged, the mayor was clearly backpedaling on her earlier statements.