How to pronounce earball
Say it like EE-er-bawl. Earball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- er
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of earball
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-bawl.
What does earball mean?
- The ear.“to keep one's earballs open”
- The act or an instance of listening.
- A small ball kept in position in the ear and pressed when needed to relieve stress.
- To listen, especially to check.
Where does earball come from?
From ear + ball. Noun sense 1 and the verb are modeled after eyeball.
Questions about saying earball
How do you pronounce earball?
Say EE-er-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈiərbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈɪəbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earball?
Earball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · er · bawl.
Is earball pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɪəbɔːl/ (EER-bawl).