How to Pronounce Backlit

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BACKL-it

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💡 Tip for remembering “backlit”

"backlit" has 2 syllables: backl-it. It rhymes with shacklett, if that helps it stick.

What does backlit mean?

verb

  1. To illuminate something from behind.

adjective

  1. Lit or illuminated from behind.

    “a backlit computer keyboard”

Antonyms

frontlit

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Words that rhyme with backlit

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shacklett

Related words

backlightkeyboardkeypadlcdunderlitfrontlittransilluminatedbackstage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backlit"?▾

"Backlit" has 2 syllables: backl · it.

What does "backlit" mean?▾

Backlit: To illuminate something from behind.

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