How to pronounce backups
Say it like BAK-uhps. Backups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- uhps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backups 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.
- uhpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of backups
American and British speakers say backups in essentially the same way: /ˈbæˌkʌps/ in the US and /ˈbæˌkʌps/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-uhps.
What does backups mean?
- plural of backup How to pronounce backup
Questions about saying backups
How do you pronounce backups?
Say BAK-uhps. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌkʌps/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌkʌps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backups?
Backups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · uhps.
Do Americans and Brits say backups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæˌkʌps/ and the British form is /ˈbæˌkʌps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.