Back: how to say it, spell it and use it
back
/bæk/
Short answer
The English word back is pronounced /bæk/. It is spelled B-A-C-K and has 4 letters. With a or an: a back. The plural is backs.
Example sentence
I carry a bag on my back.
Back also means the opposite of front, and "to come back".
Key facts
- English
- back
- Pronunciation
- /bæk/
- With a or an
- a back
- Plural
- backs
- Spelling
- B-A-C-K
- Number of letters
- 4
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce back?
Back is pronounced /bæk/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell back?
Back is spelled B-A-C-K. It has 4 letters.
What is the plural of back?
The plural of back is backs.
Do you say a or an before back?
Say a back.
How do you use back in a sentence?
For example: I carry a bag on my back.
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