How to pronounce backup
noun An extra copy kept in case the original is lost.
Written sound guide
BAKup
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give BAK the strongest beat
Stress BAK with the a in cat, then keep the k before the vowel in up.
01BAKStrongest beat
02upLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“I made a backup of the important files.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say backup slowly. Give BAK the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with backup.
What should I check?
Stress BAK with the a in cat, then keep the k before the vowel in up. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
