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backpedaling

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "backpedaling" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
2syllables

backpedaling

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

backpedaling is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, backpedaling is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbackpedaling

1verb
  • To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
  • To step backwards.

    Example: "The player had to backpedal before catching the ball."

  • To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.

    Example: "Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal."

1noun
  • The act of distancing oneself from a previously supported idea, action, behaviour, etc.; a U-turn or flip-flop.

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