How to pronounce playback
Say it like PLAY-bak. Playback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of playback
American and British speakers say playback in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-bak.
What does playback mean?
- The replaying of something previously recorded, especially sound or moving images.
Where does playback come from?
From play + back. Sense 2 is from French playback, a pseudo-anglicism of this term.
Words that rhyme with playback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of playback.
Questions about saying playback
How do you pronounce playback?
Say PLAY-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playback?
Playback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say playback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.