How to Pronounce "backfire on"
expression
BAK-fy-ur on
BAK-fy-uh on
Definition
If something backfires on you, it has the opposite effect of what you intended, often making the situation worse instead of better.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbækˌfaɪɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈækfaɪə/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-fy-ur on
UK
BAK-fy-uh on
Listen in Context
His plan to surprise her backfired on him.
The prank backfired on the students.
Trying to lie backfired on her in the end.
That risky investment really backfired on him.