Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

readback

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
read-back
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of reading data back from a location where it has been stored.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The repetition of a message one has received, in order to acknowledge it and to demonstrate accurate comprehension (especially of commands).

Countable; Uncountable

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Questions

What does readback mean?
The act of reading data back from a location where it has been stored.
Where does readback come from?
Deverbal from read back.

How to pronounce readback

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “readback”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “readback”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “readback” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.