How to Pronounce Backspaces

To pronounce "backspaces", say BACKSP-ac-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BACKSP-ac-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “backspaces”

"backspaces" has 3 syllables: backsp-ac-es.

What does backspaces mean?

noun

  1. The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
  2. A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.

verb

  1. To remove a character behind a cursor.
  2. To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

Related words

backslashspacebarkeystrokesbackslidekeystrokebacksheeshbacksliderbackwards

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backspaces"?▾

"Backspaces" has 3 syllables: backsp · ac · es.

What does "backspaces" mean?▾

Backspaces: The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.

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