How to pronounce gumball
Say it like GUHM-bawl. Gumball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gumball. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GUHM
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gumball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gumball
American and British speakers say gumball in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌmbɔl/ in the US and /ˈɡʌmbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHM-bawl.
What does gumball mean?
- Chewing gum sold as a ball usually coated with colored hard sugar.“Remember those clear globe dispensers with gumballs for a penny?”
- A silly, laughable person.“When he drinks too much he's a gumball.”
- The flashing lights on top of a police car.
Where does gumball come from?
From gum + ball.
Questions about saying gumball
How do you pronounce gumball?
Say GUHM-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌmbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌmbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gumball?
Gumball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM). Broken into parts: GUHM · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say gumball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌmbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌmbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.