How to Pronounce Switchback

To pronounce "switchback", say SWITCHB-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswɪt͡ʃbæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈswɪt͡ʃbæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “switchback”

"switchback" has 2 syllables: switchb-ack. It rhymes with touchback, if that helps it stick.

What does switchback mean?

noun

  1. A zigzag path, road or railway track; especially a railway track in which the train travels in a reverse direction at each switch
  2. A hairpin bend.

verb

  1. (of a path etc) To zigzag.

Synonyms

zigzag

Words that rhyme with switchback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

touchback

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "switchback"?▾

"Switchback" has 2 syllables: switchb · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "switchback"?▾

The IPA transcription of "switchback" is /ˈswɪt͡ʃbæk/.

What does "switchback" mean?▾

Switchback: A zigzag path, road or railway track; especially a railway track in which the train travels in a reverse direction at each switch

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