Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does backdown mean?
An act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.
Where does backdown come from?
From back + down.

How to pronounce backdown

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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