How to Pronounce "backwards and forwards"
expression
ˈbækwɝdz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝdz
BAK-wurdz and FOR-wurdz
bˈækwədz/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːwədz
BAK-wuhdz and FAW-wuhdz
Definition
Moving first in one direction and then in the opposite, often repeatedly. It can describe physical motion or looking through something from start to finish and back again.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækwɝdz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝdz
British English
bˈækwədz/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːwədz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-wurdz and FOR-wurdz
UK
BAK-wuhdz and FAW-wuhdz
Listen in Context
The children ran backwards and forwards in the playground.
She moved the chair backwards and forwards.
The dog ran backwards and forwards looking for its toy.
I've read this report backwards and forwards, but I still can't find the mistake.