How to pronounce chargeback
Say it like CHARJ-bak. Chargeback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHARJ).
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- CHARJ
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chargeback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chargeback
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: CHAHJ-bak.
What does chargeback mean?
- A reversal of an accounting entry, especially of a disputed credit card transaction.
- The charging of the cost of business resources to the departments, divisions, or projects that use them (that is, to specific cost centers).
Where does chargeback come from?
Deverbal from charge back.
Questions about saying chargeback
How do you pronounce chargeback?
Say CHARJ-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrdʒˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːdʒˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chargeback?
Chargeback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHARJ). Broken into parts: CHARJ · bak.
Is chargeback pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːdʒˌbæk/ (CHAHJ-bak).