How to Pronounce Comeback

To pronounce "comeback", say COM-eb-ack — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌmbæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkʌmbæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comeback”

"comeback" has 3 syllables: com-eb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does comeback mean?

noun

  1. A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.

    “That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.”

  2. A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

    “I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.”

Synonyms

rejoinderretort

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Words that rhyme with comeback

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crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

returnretortrejoinderripostereturningresurgenceretourreappearance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comeback"?▾

"Comeback" has 3 syllables: com · eb · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "comeback"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comeback" is /ˈkʌmbæk/.

What does "comeback" mean?▾

Comeback: A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.

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