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backspace

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "backspace" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

backspace

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

backspace is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, backspace is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbackspace

1noun
  • The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
  • A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
  • The non-printable text character representing a backspace.
1verb
  • To remove a character behind a cursor.
  • To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

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