How to Pronounce Backdrop

To pronounce "backdrop", say BACKDR-op — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backdrop”

"backdrop" has 2 syllables: backdr-op. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.

What does backdrop mean?

noun

  1. A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.
  2. An image that serves as a visual background.

verb

  1. To serve as a backdrop for.

    “a brilliant sunset backdropping the famous skyline”

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Words that rhyme with backdrop

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droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

backclothbackgroundscenesettingarenascenariocontextpicture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backdrop"?▾

"Backdrop" has 2 syllables: backdr · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "backdrop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backdrop" is /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/.

What does "backdrop" mean?▾

Backdrop: A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.

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