How to Pronounce "aback"
word
əˈbæk
uh-BAK
ɐbˈæk
uh-BAK
Definition
If you are taken aback, you are surprised or shocked by something unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbæk
British English
ɐbˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BAK
UK
uh-BAK
Listen in Context
I was taken aback by the loud noise.
She was taken aback by his question.
They were taken aback by the news.
Honestly, I was really taken aback when she agreed so quickly.