Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

back-up

/bˈækˌʌp/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.88 in modern English

Syllables: back--up
IPA: /bˈækˌʌp/

16

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of backup

noun

Alternative form of backup.

Example Sentences

"Despite deploying a contingency workforce of fully trained non-striking and non-union back-up staff, Network Rail was forced to issue a limited timetable with only 20% of services running on June 21, 23 and 25."

Etymology

Deverbal from back up.

Inflected Forms

back-ups (plural)

Rhymes With

backup

Questions

How do you pronounce back-up?: The recorded pronunciation is /bˈækˌʌp/.
What does back-up mean?: Alternative form of backup
Where does back-up come from?: Deverbal from back up.

How to pronounce back-up

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