American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'back' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "back" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "back"

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Simple pronunciation
baak
IPA transcription
/bæk̚/
Word frequency
140th

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What does "back" mean?

  1. 1.the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips
  2. 2.in the opposite direction from the one that is facing forward

Examples of "back" in a sentence

  • I need to sit back down.
  • Turn the car back around.
  • The shirt has a button back.

How common is "back"?

Back is the 140th most common word in English.

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