How to Pronounce Kick-back

To pronounce "kick-back", say KICKB-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

9

Letters

KICKB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “kick-back”

"kick-back" has 2 syllables: kickb-ack.

What does kick-back mean?

noun

  1. A backward kick, a retrograde movement of an extremity.
  2. A covert – often illegal – payment in return for a favor consisting of providing an opportunity of chargeable transaction.

Synonyms

kicker

Related words

knock-backpull-backdropbackback-heelbruck-backpush-backback-slangkick-start

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kick-back"?▾

"Kick-back" has 2 syllables: kickb · ack.

What does "kick-back" mean?▾

Kick-back: A backward kick, a retrograde movement of an extremity.

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