how to pronounce backspace

/ˈbæk.spɛɪs/

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backspace is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of backspace in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… you would hit one go backspace hit the …”

meanings of backspace

noun:

The non-printable text character representing a backspace.
A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.

verb:

To remove a character behind a cursor.
To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

backspace frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word backspace occurs in english on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics backspace can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that backspace can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;