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How many syllables in “background”?

2

syllables in "background"

background
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Word details

Syllables

2

back · ground

Letters

10

b · a · c · k · g · r · o · u · n · d

Scrabble

20

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
c3
k5
g2
r1
o1
u1
n1
d2

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About the word “background

The word background contains 2 syllables, divided as back · ground. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "background" have?

"background" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "background" into syllables?

"background" is divided into syllables as: back · ground.

What is the Scrabble score for "background"?

The Scrabble score for "background" is 20 points.