how to pronounce backup

/ˈbɛkʔap/

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backup is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of backup in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… zusätzlich noch als backup besorgt haben …”

meanings of backup

noun:

Backup.

backup frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word backup occurs in german on average 2 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.