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How to pronounce background
Say it like this: /ˈbækˌɡɹaʊnd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does background mean?
adjLess important or less noticeable in a scene or system.
“background noise”
nounOne's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
“The lawyer had a background in computer science.”
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
An extra who appears in the background, with no speaking role.
verbTo place in the background.
To put in a position that is not prominent.
To gather and provide background information (on).
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