How do you pronounce "backpack"?

In American English: /ˈbækˌpæk/ (BAK-pak). In British English: /bˈakpak/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbækˌpæk/ (BAK-pak). In Australian English: /bˈakpak/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbækˌpæk/ (BAK-pak), while in British English it's /bˈakpak/ (B).

How to Pronounce "backpack"

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backpack

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/ˈbækˌpæk/

BAK-pak

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bækback·pækpack

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