How to pronounce talkback
Say it like TAWK-bak. Talkback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAWK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɔkˌbæk/TAWK-bak
UK British/ˈtɔːkˌbæk/TAWK-bak
- TAWK
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talkback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of talkback
American and British speakers say talkback in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔkˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈtɔːkˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAWK-bak.
What does talkback mean?
noun
- A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others (host, presenter, anchor) during performance.
- Communication from members of the public to the makers of a broadcast transmission while it is happening.
Where does talkback come from?
Deverbal from talk back.
Questions about saying talkback
How do you pronounce talkback?
Say TAWK-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔkˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːkˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talkback?
Talkback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAWK). Broken into parts: TAWK · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say talkback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔkˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːkˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.