How to Pronounce "back and forth"
expression
ˈbæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
BAK-ənd-FORTH
bˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːθ
BAK-ənd-FAWTH
Definition
Moving repeatedly in one direction and then the opposite direction. It can also refer to a repeated exchange, as in conversation or argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
British English
bˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-ənd-FORTH
UK
BAK-ənd-FAWTH
Listen in Context
The children ran back and forth in the playground.
She paced back and forth while waiting for the call.
The ball rolled back and forth on the floor.
We emailed back and forth for days before agreeing.