American English

How to pronounce callbacks

nounB2
KAHLbaaks

/ˈkʰɑl.ˌbæks/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Related entry: callback

A request for someone to call you again.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A request for someone to call you again.

I left a message asking for a callback.

Common phrases & grammar

request a callback · receive a callback

noun

A second audition or interview after someone does well the first time.

She got a callback for the role.

Common phrases & grammar

get a callback · callback audition

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