Woman spells 56 words backwards in 1 minute, bags record. Watch
Shared on the YouTube channel of Guinness World Records, the video shows the mind-boggling performance of Pam Onnen from the US. Onnen.
Many of you, in your childhood or adulthood, may have tried saying the alphabets of the English language backwards. While some may have basked in the glory of their success after perfectly nailing the feat, many have struggled getting the order correct. If you’re someone who belongs to the latter group, then here’s a video which may make you ask, “How”. As for those who’ve mastered the art, the clip may turn out to be a new challenge for you to try. The video shows a woman spelling 56 words in one minute – that too backwards.
Shared on the YouTube channel of Guinness World Records, the video shows the mind-boggling performance of Pam Onnen from the US. Onnen is currently the official title holder of “most words spelled backwards in one minutes.”
The video shows Onnen spelling different words, one after another, with incredible speed. Take a look and prepare to be amazed.
Since being shared, the video has gathered over 40,000 views – and counting. People shared all sorts of comments on the post. While some wondered how she did it, others confessed how they could never do it.
“She literally just created a backward language that only she knows!” joked a Twitter user. “She had me, when she started everything backwards... But when she did the backwards-backwards thingy I died!” wrote another. “Me: struggling to spell it the right way,” confessed a third.
“This is as hard as saying the alphabet backwards,” commented a fourth. “I would probably forget what English is on the second letter,” expressed a fifth. Do you feel the same way too?
What do you think of the video?
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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