How do you pronounce "backlog"?

In American English: /ˈbæˌklɑːg/ (BA-klahg). In British English: /bˈaklɒɡ/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæˌklɑːg/ (BA-klahg). In Australian English: /bˈaklɒɡ/ (B).

Is "backlog" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæˌklɑːg/ (BA-klahg), while in British English it's /bˈaklɒɡ/ (B).

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backlog

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/ˈbæˌklɑːg/

BA-klahg

Syllable Breakdown

bæback·klɑːglog

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