How to Pronounce "callbacks"

word

ˈkɔɫˌbæk

KAWL-baks

kˈɔːlbæks

KAWL-baks

Definition

'Callbacks' are requests for someone to return a phone call, or, in computing, functions that are passed as arguments and called later. Common in customer service and programming.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkɔɫˌbæk

British English

kˈɔːlbæks

Simplified Pronunciation

KAWL-baks

Listen in Context

Please don't worry—we'll handle all your callbacks as soon as possible.

He programmed several callbacks to handle errors in the system.

We missed your call, but our team will arrange two callbacks today.

Some apps use callbacks to run code after a task finishes.