How to pronounce callback
Say it like KAWL-bak. Callback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWL).
- KAWL
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of callback
American and British speakers say callback in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔlˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈkɔːlˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAWL-bak.
What does callback mean?
- The return of a situation to a previous position or state; a reference to such a position or state.
- A return telephone or radio call; especially one made automatically to authenticate a logon to a computer network.
- A product recall because of a defect or safety concern.
Where does callback come from?
Deverbal from call back.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with callback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of callback.
Questions about saying callback
How do you pronounce callback?
Say KAWL-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔlˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːlˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callback?
Callback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWL). Broken into parts: KAWL · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say callback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔlˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːlˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.