Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

checkback

/ˈt͡ʃɛkbæk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: check-back
IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɛkbæk/

28

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A play of a designated card as a prompt to one's partner to respond with a play indicating the kinds of card he/she holds.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"True, you need some form of checkback, which is an artificial two-club or two-diamond rebid by the responder to ask for more information."

Etymology

From check + back.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

How do you pronounce checkback?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃɛkbæk/.
What does checkback mean?: A play of a designated card as a prompt to one's partner to respond with a play indicating the kinds of card he/she holds.
Where does checkback come from?: From check + back.

How to pronounce checkback

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