how to pronounce backrest

/ˈbækˌɹɛst/

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backrest is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of backrest in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… a backrest a five-point harness with …”

meanings of backrest

noun:

A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

backrest frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word backrest occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.