How to Pronounce Backfills

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

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BACKF-ills

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💡 Tip for remembering “backfills”

"backfills" has 2 syllables: backf-ills.

What does backfills 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.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "backfills"?▾

"Backfills" has 2 syllables: backf · ills.

What does "backfills" mean?▾

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

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