How to Pronounce "kickback"
word
ˈkɪkˌbæk
KIK-bak
kˈɪkbæk
KIK-bak
Definition
A kickback is a secret payment made to someone for helping arrange a business deal, usually illegal or dishonest. It can also mean a strong reaction or force pushing back, but the payment meaning is most common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪkˌbæk
British English
kˈɪkbæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-bak
UK
KIK-bak
Listen in Context
He received a kickback for awarding the contract.
The politician denied taking any kickbacks.
The company was accused of giving kickbacks to win business.
Rumors about kickbacks spread quickly in the office after the audit.