How Many Syllables In Backup?
2syllables
Backup has 2 syllables, back-up. It is a disyllabic word.
backup
/ˈbæk.ʌp/ UK /ˈbæk.ʌp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, back.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/bæk.ʌp/
Division By Letters
back-up
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Backup
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | b | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
Why Backup Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in backup?
Backup has 2 syllables, back-up. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæk.ʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in backup?
The first syllable, back, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of backup?
Backup has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide backup into syllables?
By sound, bæk.ʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, back-up.