How to Pronounce Push-back

To pronounce "push-back", say PUSHB-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

PUSHB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “push-back”

"push-back" has 2 syllables: pushb-ack.

What does push-back mean?

noun

  1. The act of repelling an enemy, etc.
  2. A procedure in which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from the gate by some external force, usually a special tractor.

Related words

pull-backkick-backback-stopdropbackback-upknock-backback-slappingbruck-back

Frequently asked questions

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

"Push-back" has 2 syllables: pushb · ack.

What does "push-back" mean?▾

Push-back: The act of repelling an enemy, etc.

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