How to Pronounce Touchback

To pronounce "touchback", say TOUCHB-ack — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TOUCHB-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “touchback”

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

What does touchback mean?

noun

  1. The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.

    “The ball sailed into the end zone for a touchback and the Eagles had possession on the 20-yard line. https//web.archive.org/web/20060111202354/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/gameday/postGameArchive.jsp?id=16746”

Words that rhyme with touchback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

switchback

Related words

returntouch-downtouchdownrunbackreturnerkickoutdropbackcrossback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "touchback"?▾

"Touchback" has 2 syllables: touchb · ack.

What does "touchback" mean?▾

Touchback: The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.

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