How to Pronounce Backups

To pronounce "backups", say BACK-ups — 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

BACK-ups

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💡 Tip for remembering “backups”

"backups" has 2 syllables: back-ups. It rhymes with cups and lineups, if that helps it stick.

What does backups mean?

noun

  1. A reserve or substitute.

    “If the goalkeeper is injured, we have a backup.”

  2. A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.

    “After the power failure, we had to restore the database from backup.”

Synonyms

linetailbackreservesparestand-insubstitute

Words that rhyme with backups

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cupslineupshookupsupspupsscripsbuttercupsbupkescheckupsmarkupsbuildupsholdups

Related words

fill-insubstitutestand-inreliefback-upback-upsbackrestbackrests

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backups"?▾

"Backups" has 2 syllables: back · ups.

What does "backups" mean?▾

Backups: A reserve or substitute.

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