how to pronounce backwardness

/ˈbækwɚdnəs/

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backwardness is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… Chinese backwardness but in fact it's …”

meanings of backwardness

noun:

The state of being backward.
Reluctance.

backwardness frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word backwardness occurs in english on average 0.2 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.