How many syllables in background?
Syllables in background
2
back·ground
Background has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say background
| Pronunciation | /ˈbækˌɡɹaʊnd/ 2 syllables, BACK-ground · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say background slowly and listen for each vowel sound: back, ground. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with background
- around
- found
- ground
- sound
- round
- bound
- pound
- underground
- wound
- compound
- renowned
- profound
- lb
- playground
- surround
- drowned
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Questions
- How many syllables are in background?
- Background has two syllables.
- How do you divide background into syllables?
- Background divides as back-ground.
- Which syllable is stressed in background?
- The first syllable (BACK-ground).