How to Pronounce Fallback

To pronounce "fallback", say FALLB-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔːl.bæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɔːl.bæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fallback”

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

What does fallback mean?

noun

  1. An act of falling back.
  2. A backup plan or contingency strategy; an alternative which can be used if something goes wrong with the main plan; a recourse.

    “As a fallback, I suppose we can use typewriters if the word processing system fails.”

adjective

  1. That can be resorted to as a fallback.

    “a fallback plan”

Synonyms

ebbingrecessionretreatback-upbackupplan Brecoursealternatealternativesecondary

Words that rhyme with fallback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

pulloutdisengagementfall-backretractretreatbackslidingretrogressionwithdrawal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fallback"?▾

"Fallback" has 2 syllables: fallb · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "fallback"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fallback" is /ˈfɔːl.bæk/.

What does "fallback" mean?▾

Fallback: An act of falling back.

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