backup
BA-KUHP
bakuhp
/ˈbæˌkʌp/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “backup” is spelled “bakuhp”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | a | k | uh | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /æ/ | /k/ | /ʌ/ | /p/ |
English writes “backup” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“bakuhp” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “backup”
upcupeuropebishopmakeupphilipyupdevelopsetupworship
“backup” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “backup”?
“backup” is pronounced BA-KUHP — IPA /ˈbæˌkʌp/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “bakuhp”.
How many syllables are in “backup”?
“backup” has 2 syllables: BA-KUHP (the capitalized syllable is stressed).