How to pronounce backlog
Say it like BAK-lahg. Backlog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbæˌklɑɡ/BAK-lahg
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- BAK
- lahg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backlog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lahgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does backlog mean?
noun
- A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
- A reserve source or supply.
- An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.“He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk.”
- To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog
Where does backlog come from?
From back + log. 1680s; originally a large log at the back of a fire.
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Questions about saying backlog
How do you pronounce backlog?
Say BAK-lahg. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌklɑɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backlog?
Backlog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · lahg.