How do you pronounce "backstairs"?

In American English: /ˈbækˌstɛrz/ (BAK-stehrz). In British English: /bˈaksteəz/ (B-akst). In Canadian English: /ˈbækˌstɛrz/ (BAK-stehrz). In Australian English: /bˈaksteəz/ (B-akst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbækˌstɛrz/ (BAK-stehrz), while in British English it's /bˈaksteəz/ (B-akst).

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backstairs

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/ˈbækˌstɛrz/

BAK-stehrz

Syllable Breakdown

bækback·stɛrzstairs

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