How to pronounce pullback
Say it like PUUL-bak. Pullback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
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- PUUL
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pullback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pullback
American and British speakers say pullback in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊlˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈpʊlˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUL-bak.
What does pullback mean?
- The act or result of pulling back; a withdrawal.
- The act of drawing a camera back to broaden the visible scene.
- A reduction in the price of a financial instrument after reaching a peak
Where does pullback come from?
Deverbal from pull back.
Questions about saying pullback
How do you pronounce pullback?
Say PUUL-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊlˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈpʊlˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pullback?
Pullback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say pullback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊlˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈpʊlˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.