How to pronounce giveback
Say it like GHIV-bak. Giveback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giveback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of giveback
American and British speakers say giveback in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-bak.
What does giveback mean?
- A rebate.
- A reduction in pay or conditions as a result of unfavourable economic conditions.
Where does giveback come from?
Deverbal from give back.
Questions about saying giveback
How do you pronounce giveback?
Say GHIV-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giveback?
Giveback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say giveback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.