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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backrest

/ˈbækˌɹɛst/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.93 in modern English

Syllables
back-rest
IPA
/ˈbækˌɹɛst/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

noun

A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compound of back + rest.

Inflected Forms

backrests (plural)

Synonyms

back

Questions

How do you pronounce backrest?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbækˌɹɛst/.
What does backrest mean?
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
Where does backrest come from?
Compound of back + rest.

How to pronounce backrest

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