How to pronounce comeback
Say it like KUHM-bak. Comeback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce comeback. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUHM
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comeback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of comeback
American and British speakers say comeback in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈkʌmbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-bak.
What does comeback mean?
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)“it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
- return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
Where does comeback come from?
Deverbal from come back.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying comeback
How do you pronounce comeback?
Say KUHM-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comeback?
Comeback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say comeback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.