drawback

/ˈdrɔːbæk/

Syllables draw·back

Stress DRAW-back

Phonics Breakdown

draw

/drɔː/

au/aw

back

/bæk/

short a

Meaning

a disadvantage or negative aspect

Sound Reference

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draw=/drɔː/(draw) + back=/bæk/(back)

Example

The main drawback of this plan is the high cost.