How to Pronounce Kickbacks

To pronounce "kickbacks", say KICKB-acks — 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-acks

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💡 Tip for remembering “kickbacks”

"kickbacks" has 2 syllables: kickb-acks. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

What does kickbacks 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

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Words that rhyme with kickbacks

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relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstaxsax

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kickbacks"?▾

"Kickbacks" has 2 syllables: kickb · acks.

What does "kickbacks" mean?▾

Kickbacks: A backward kick, a retrograde movement of an extremity.

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