Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backdoor

/bˈækdˌɔɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.03 in modern English

Syllables
back-door
IPA
/bˈækdˌɔɹ/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
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Etymology

Etymology tree English back Proto-Indo-European *dʰwer-der. Proto-Germanic *durz Proto-West Germanic *dur Old English duru Middle English dore English door English backdoor From back + door.

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How do you pronounce backdoor?
The recorded pronunciation is /bˈækdˌɔɹ/.
What does backdoor mean?
Alternative form of back door.
Where does backdoor come from?
Etymology tree English back Proto-Indo-European *dʰwer-der. Proto-Germanic *durz Proto-West Germanic *dur Old English duru Middle English dore English door English backdoor From back + door.

How to pronounce backdoor

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