Hyphenation of backups

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word backups? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

back-ups

Definitions of backups:

1.
An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
A traffic backup on the main street He discovered a backup in the toilet
2.
Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes We need extra employees for summer fill-ins
3.
A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
4.
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
He made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased
5.
The act of providing approval and support
His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives

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