Number of syllables in the word 'background'

1. No of syllables in background : 2
2. Divide syllables in background : back-ground

More about the word - background

1. noun
2. Definition : One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
3. Definition : A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
4. Definition : Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
5. Definition : A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).

1. verb
2. Definition : To put in a position that is not prominent.
3. Definition : To gather and provide background information (on).

1. adjective
2. Definition : Less important or less noticeable in a scene or system.

Sources:

• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/background