How many syllables in backseat?

There are 2 syllables in the word backseat.

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Divide backseat into syllables:

back · seat

How to pronounce backseat:

Definition of backseat:

backseat (noun):: a seat in the back (as of an automobile); a secondary or inferior position or status.

Synonyms for backseat:

inferiority

lower status

Antonyms for backseat:

authoritative

big-time

celebrated

chief

commanding

consequential

distinguished

dominant

elevated

eminent

exalted

famous

first

foremost

grand

head

high

high-grade

high-level

high-ranking

illustrious

important

influential

lead

leading

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