How to Pronounce "backbiting"
word
ˈbækˌbaɪtɪŋ
BAK-bye-ting
bˈækbɪtɪŋ
BAK-bit-ing
Definition
Saying negative or unkind things about someone when they are not present, especially to damage their reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌbaɪtɪŋ
British English
bˈækbɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-bye-ting
UK
BAK-bit-ing
Listen in Context
They were caught backbiting about their colleague.
Backbiting can hurt friendships.
Please stop the backbiting in the office.
All that backbiting only makes the team weaker.