How to Pronounce "payback"
word
/ˈpeɪˌbæk/
PAY-bak
/pˈeɪbæk/
PAY-bak
Definition
Payback can mean getting revenge against someone or receiving a return, often in money, from an investment or loan.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪˌbæk/
British English
/pˈeɪbæk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-bak
UK
PAY-bak
Listen in Context
He finally got his payback after all these years.
The company expects a quick payback on its investment.
She thought the payback was unfair.
'That was some serious payback for what he did last week.'