Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on background

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.77 in modern English

Syllables
on back-ground
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

With the understanding that the information is not to be attributed to a specific source or quoted.

Example Sentences

Phrases

deep background not for attribution on record on the record off the record

Frequently Paired Words

deep background not for attribution on record on the record off the record

Questions

What does on background mean?
With the understanding that the information is not to be attributed to a specific source or quoted.

How to pronounce on background

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “on background”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “on background”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “on background” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.