Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

talkback

/tˈɔkbˌæk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.24 in modern English

Syllables: talk-back
IPA: /tˈɔkbˌæk/

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others (host, presenter, anchor) during performance.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Communication from members of the public to the makers of a broadcast transmission while it is happening.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Deverbal from talk back.

Usage

Inflected Forms

talkbacks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

backtalk

Questions

How do you pronounce talkback?: The recorded pronunciation is /tˈɔkbˌæk/.
What does talkback mean?: A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others (host, presenter, anchor) during performance.
Where does talkback come from?: Deverbal from talk back.

How to pronounce talkback

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