How do you pronounce "backyard"?

In American English: /ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/ (BA-kyahrd). In British English: /bˈakjɑːd/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/ (BA-kyahrd). In Australian English: /bˈakjɑːd/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/ (BA-kyahrd), while in British English it's /bˈakjɑːd/ (B).

How to Pronounce "backyard"

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backyard

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/ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/

BA-kyahrd

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bæback·kjɑːrdyard

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