How to pronounce netback
Say it like NET-bak. Netback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of netback
American and British speakers say netback in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛtˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈnɛtˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NET-bak.
What does netback mean?
- Revenues received from the sale of oil or gas on spot market minus the costs of extraction, processing and transportation.
Where does netback come from?
From net + back. The term was widely adopted by the oil industry in the second half of 1985.
Words that rhyme with netback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of netback.
Questions about saying netback
How do you pronounce netback?
Say NET-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛtˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈnɛtˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netback?
Netback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say netback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛtˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈnɛtˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.