How to pronounce buckyball
Say it like BUHK-ee-bawl. Buckyball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- ee
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckyball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of buckyball
American and British speakers say buckyball in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌkiˌbɔl/ in the US and /ˈbʌkiˌbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-ee-bawl.
What does buckyball mean?
- A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C₆₀).
- The most common types of spheroidal fullerenes, C₆₀ and C₇₀ usually; with C₇₂ and C₇₆ sometimes also included.
- Any spheroidal fullerene, from C₂₀ on upwards.
Where does buckyball come from?
Blend of buck(minsterfullerene) + -y + ball.
Questions about saying buckyball
How do you pronounce buckyball?
Say BUHK-ee-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkiˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkiˌbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckyball?
Buckyball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · ee · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say buckyball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌkiˌbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈbʌkiˌbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.