How to Pronounce Back-end

To pronounce "back-end", say BACK-end — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BACK-end

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"back-end" has 2 syllables: back-end.

What does back-end mean?

noun

  1. The rear, back, or unseen portion (of something).

    “The back end of the operation is kept out of sight of the customers.”

  2. That part of a hardware or software system that is farthest from the user; the internals rather than the user interface.

adjective

  1. Relating to the back end part of a hardware or software system.

    “back-end database”

Antonyms

front endfront-end

Related words

backendbacklogisticsendconcludingfinalresiduallogistical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "back-end"?▾

"Back-end" has 2 syllables: back · end.

What does "back-end" mean?▾

Back-end: The rear, back, or unseen portion (of something).

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