How to Pronounce "pare back"
expression
ˈpɛɹ/ /ˈbæk
PAIR-bak
pˈeə/ /bˈæk
PAIR-bak
Definition
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something by removing unnecessary parts; often used about costs, staff, or activities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
pˈeə/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-bak
UK
PAIR-bak
Listen in Context
The company decided to pare back expenses this year.
We need to pare back our spending on unnecessary items.
They are planning to pare back the number of employees next quarter.
After reviewing our priorities, it became clear we had to pare back some projects.