How to Pronounce "backgammon"
word
ˈbækˌɡæmən
BAK-gam-uhn
bˈækɡæmən
BAK-gam-uhn
Definition
Backgammon is a two-player board game where players move pieces according to the roll of dice, aiming to be the first to remove all their pieces from the board.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌɡæmən
British English
bˈækɡæmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-gam-uhn
UK
BAK-gam-uhn
Listen in Context
Do you know how to play backgammon?
My father taught me backgammon when I was young.
We played backgammon after dinner.
He's a real pro at backgammon—almost impossible to beat.