How to Pronounce Drawback

To pronounce "drawback", say DRAWB-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drawback”

"drawback" has 2 syllables: drawb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does drawback mean?

noun

  1. A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

    “Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles.”

  2. A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

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Words that rhyme with drawback

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crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

disadvantagedownsidefaultdefectfailureshortcominginconveniencedeficiency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drawback"?▾

"Drawback" has 2 syllables: drawb · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "drawback"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drawback" is /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/.

What does "drawback" mean?▾

Drawback: A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

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