How to Pronounce “backup”
word
/ˈbæˌkəp/
BAK-uhp
/bˈækʌp/
BAK-uhp
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæˌkəp/
British English
/bˈækʌp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-uhp
UK
BAK-uhp
Listen in Context
I made a backup of my photos yesterday.
This file is a backup, not the original.
The team needs a backup goalkeeper.
Do you have a backup plan if this doesn't work?