How to Pronounce "shoot back"
expression
ˈʃut/ /ˈbæk
SHOOT-BAK
ʃˈuːt/ /bˈæk
SHOOT-BAK
Definition
To fire a weapon at someone who has fired at you, or to quickly reply to a comment or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃut/ /ˈbæk
British English
ʃˈuːt/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOT-BAK
UK
SHOOT-BAK
Listen in Context
The soldiers shoot back when they are attacked.
When Tom was blamed, he shot back with a smart answer.
The team did not just defend, they shot back and scored.
"Don't talk to me like that!" she shot back.