background

/ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Syllables back·ground

Stress BACK-ground

Phonics Breakdown

back

/bæk/

short a

gr

/ɡr/

consonant blend

ound

/aʊnd/

ou diphth

Meaning

a person's history, experience, or the part behind the main subject

Sound Reference

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back=/bæk/(backpack) + ground=/ɡraʊnd/(ground)

Example

She has a strong background in science.