How to Pronounce "callback"
word
ˈkɔɫˌbæk
KAWL-bak
kˈɔːlbæk
KAWL-bak
Definition
A callback is a return phone call made after a previous contact, especially when a call was missed. In computing, it also means a function passed as a parameter that is executed after another function completes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫˌbæk
British English
kˈɔːlbæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL-bak
UK
KAWL-bak
Listen in Context
I missed your call, so I scheduled a callback for tomorrow.
The company offers a callback service if all agents are busy.
We use a callback function in our program to handle the results.
Just leave your number and the system will set up a callback as soon as someone is available.