How to pronounce loofball
Say it like LUUF-bawl. Loofball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUF).
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- LUUF
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loofball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUUFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- bawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of loofball
American and British speakers say loofball in essentially the same way: /ˈlʊfbɔl/ in the US and /ˈlʊfbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUUF-bawl.
What does loofball mean?
- A ball sport played over a net by two teams of five players on a rectangular court.
- The ball used in the sport called "loofball".
Where does loofball come from?
From loof + ball.
Questions about saying loofball
How do you pronounce loofball?
Say LUUF-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊfbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈlʊfbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loofball?
Loofball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUF). Broken into parts: LUUF · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say loofball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʊfbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈlʊfbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.