How to pronounce getback
Say it like GHET-bak. Getback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET).
- GHET
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Getback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of getback
American and British speakers say getback in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛtbæk/ in the US and /ˈɡɛtbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHET-bak.
What does getback mean?
- An act of revenge.
Where does getback come from?
Deverbal from get back.
Words that rhyme with getback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of getback.
Questions about saying getback
How do you pronounce getback?
Say GHET-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛtbæk/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛtbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in getback?
Getback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET). Broken into parts: GHET · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say getback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛtbæk/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛtbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.