How to Pronounce Talkback

To pronounce "talkback", say TALKB-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

8

Letters

TALKB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “talkback”

"talkback" has 2 syllables: talkb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does talkback mean?

noun

  1. A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others during performance.
  2. (by extension) Communication from members of the public to the makers of a broadcast transmission while it is happening.

Words that rhyme with talkback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

call-intalkboardanswerbackphone-outphone-intalkshowvoice-over

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "talkback"?▾

"Talkback" has 2 syllables: talkb · ack.

What does "talkback" mean?▾

Talkback: A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others during performance.

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