How to Pronounce Clawback

To pronounce "clawback", say CLAWB-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

CLAWB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “clawback”

"clawback" has 2 syllables: clawb-ack.

What does clawback mean?

noun

  1. A rule that permits a party to take back evidentiary materials that were mistakenly turned over to the other party but to which the other party would not have been entitled.
  2. Money that a party is entitled to keep under one tax provision but is taken by another tax provision.

Synonyms

malus

Related words

repossessionreclaimedsalvagingreclamationpaybackrecoveryrecoverrecapture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clawback"?▾

"Clawback" has 2 syllables: clawb · ack.

What does "clawback" mean?▾

Clawback: A rule that permits a party to take back evidentiary materials that were mistakenly turned over to the other party but to which the other party would not have been entitled.

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