How to Pronounce Backgrounds

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

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Syllables

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Letters

BACKGR-ounds

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💡 Tip for remembering “backgrounds”

"backgrounds" has 2 syllables: backgr-ounds. It rhymes with grounds and expounds, if that helps it stick.

What does backgrounds mean?

noun

  1. One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

    “The lawyer had a background in computer science.”

  2. A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.

verb

  1. To put in a position that is not prominent.
  2. To gather and provide background information (on).

Words that rhyme with backgrounds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groundsexpoundssoundsmoundshoundssurroundsaboundsconfoundsroundspoundsreboundscompounds

Related words

scopesettingbackdropbackclothdesktopground

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backgrounds"?▾

"Backgrounds" has 2 syllables: backgr · ounds.

What does "backgrounds" mean?▾

Backgrounds: One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

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