How to Pronounce Backfill

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

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BACKF-ill

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💡 Tip for remembering “backfill”

"backfill" has 2 syllables: backf-ill. It rhymes with sackful and wrackful, if that helps it stick.

What does backfill mean?

noun

  1. The material that has been used to refill an excavation.
  2. Reserve support personnel.

verb

  1. To refill a hole with the material dug out of it.
  2. To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and/or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated.

Words that rhyme with backfill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sackfulwrackful

Related words

infilltransferfillerfillrefillembankmentlandfillrefilling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backfill"?▾

"Backfill" has 2 syllables: backf · ill.

What does "backfill" mean?▾

Backfill: The material that has been used to refill an excavation.

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