How to pronounce reback
Say it like REE-bak. Reback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of reback
American and British speakers say reback in essentially the same way: /ˈribæk/ in the US and /ˈriːbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-bak.
What does reback mean?
- To repair (a book) by replacing the spine.
Where does reback come from?
From re- + back.
Questions about saying reback
How do you pronounce reback?
Say REE-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈribæk/. In British English it is /ˈriːbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reback?
Reback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say reback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈribæk/ and the British form is /ˈriːbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.