To pronounce "playback", say PLAYB-ack — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
playback
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PLAYB-ack
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"playback" has 2 syllables: playb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Playback" has 2 syllables: playb · ack.
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