How to Pronounce "blowback"
word
BLOH-back
BLUH-oh-back
Definition
Unexpected negative results or reactions to an action, especially in politics or foreign policy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbloʊˌbæk
British English
ˈbləʊˌbak
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH-back
UK
BLUH-oh-back
Listen in Context
The new law caused a lot of blowback from the public.
There was significant blowback after the company made the announcement.
He didn’t expect any blowback from his comments.
They underestimated the blowback from changing the school schedule.