What troubleshooting steps can be taken to resolve a Premiere Pro audio playback problem?

To resolve a Premiere Pro audio playback problem, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the audio hardware settings in Premiere Pro.
2. Update your audio drivers.
3. Clear the media cache in Premiere Pro.
4. Check the audio file format and codec compatibility.
5. Restart Premiere Pro and your computer.
6. Try playing the audio in a different software to see if the issue persists.