How to Pronounce Callback

To pronounce "callback", say CALLB-ack — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CALLB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “callback”

"callback" has 2 syllables: callb-ack. It rhymes with call-back, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: call-back — easy to mix up when writing.

What does callback mean?

noun

  1. The return of a situation to a previous position or state.
  2. A return telephone or radio call; especially one made automatically to authenticate a logon to a computer network.

Synonyms

running gag

Words that rhyme with callback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

call-back

Related words

returnreturningrefoulementrefundrecallredialrepaymentpayback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "callback"?▾

"Callback" has 2 syllables: callb · ack.

What does "callback" mean?▾

Callback: The return of a situation to a previous position or state.

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