How to Pronounce "read back"
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈbæk
RED-bak or REED-bak
ɹiːd/ /bˈæk
REED-BAK
Definition
To repeat something by reading it aloud, usually to confirm details or check information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈbæk
British English
ɹiːd/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED-bak or REED-bak
UK
REED-BAK
Listen in Context
Please read back the confirmation number.
The pilot must read back instructions from the tower.
Could you read back what you wrote?
Let me read back your order to make sure I have it right.