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How to pronounce “backwards”

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Pronunciation guide for backwards

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of backwards with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Painter of Lightangle lens, a small aperture and set the focus--this is gonna sound backwards-- set the focus one-third
Definition summary: Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.

Example 1 of 8

Painter of Light

angle lens, a small aperture and set the focus--this is gonna sound backwards-- set the focus one-third

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