How to Pronounce "make a comeback"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkəmˌbæk
MAYK uh KUHM-bak
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈʌmbæk
MAYK uh KUM-bak
Definition
To return to success, popularity, or a good situation after having lost it or been away for some time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkəmˌbæk
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈʌmbæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh KUHM-bak
UK
MAYK uh KUM-bak
Listen in Context
After years away from music, she plans to make a comeback.
The team lost last year but aims to make a comeback this season.
Many classic styles often make a comeback after decades.
Nobody expected him to make a comeback after his injury, but he proved them wrong.