How to pronounce takeback
Say it like TAYK-bak. Takeback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYK).
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- TAYK
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takeback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYKSay 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 takeback
American and British speakers say takeback in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪkˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈteɪkˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYK-bak.
What does takeback mean?
- The act of taking back or reclaiming anything.
- The withdrawal of the previous move, as in practice games.
- The reduction in energy savings from new technologies due to increased levels of demand.
Where does takeback come from?
Deverbal from take back.
Questions about saying takeback
How do you pronounce takeback?
Say TAYK-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪkˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈteɪkˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takeback?
Takeback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYK). Broken into parts: TAYK · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say takeback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪkˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈteɪkˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.