How to pronounce comebacks
Say it like KUHM-baks. Comebacks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- baks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comebacks 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.
- baksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of comebacks
American and British speakers say comebacks in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmˌbæks/ in the US and /ˈkʌmˌbæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-baks.
What does comebacks mean?
- plural of comeback How to pronounce comeback
Questions about saying comebacks
How do you pronounce comebacks?
Say KUHM-baks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmˌbæks/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmˌbæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comebacks?
Comebacks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · baks.
Do Americans and Brits say comebacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmˌbæks/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmˌbæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.