Update:
Looks like Dennis was first to probably the easiest answer to executeDennis was first to probably the easiest answer to execute, the double-backtick approach.
One way to do it is to use a space after:
`\ `
Another, without the pesky space is to use the "Fullwidth Reverse Solidus"
`\`
Comparison:
`\ ` versus
`\`
On windows systems, you can often generate the full-width slash by holding down the Alt key and pressing + (numeric keypad), F F 3 C (lower-case is fine).