How to Pronounce "nail back"
expression
ˈneɪɫ/ /ˈbæk
NAYL-BAK
nˈeɪl/ /bˈæk
NAYL-BAK
Definition
To attach something again by hammering it with nails after it has come loose, removed, or opened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪɫ/ /ˈbæk
British English
nˈeɪl/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAYL-BAK
UK
NAYL-BAK
Listen in Context
He had to nail back the loose board on the fence.
Could you help me nail back this sign?
They decided to nail back the window shutter after fixing it.
The shelf keeps falling down—maybe we should just nail it back securely this time.