Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

payback

/ˈpeɪbæk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.29 in modern English

Syllables
pay-back
IPA
/ˈpeɪbæk/
20
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An act of revenge.

Uncountable

noun

A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.

Countable

noun

A return on investment.

Uncountable

noun

A refund; reimbursement.

Uncountable

verb

Misspelling of pay back.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from pay back.

Usage

Inflected Forms

paybacks (plural)

Phrases

community payback energy payback time have it coming return the favor

Frequently Paired Words

have it coming karma return the favor

Synonyms

repayment getback revenge reprisal just deserts poetic justice vengeance retribution

Rhymes With

playback

Questions

How do you pronounce payback?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpeɪbæk/.
What does payback mean?
An act of revenge.
Where does payback come from?
Deverbal from pay back.

How to pronounce payback

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