How to pronounce meatball
Say it like MEET-bawl. Meatball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET).
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- MEET
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meatball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEETSay this part loudest and longest. 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 meatball
American and British speakers say meatball in essentially the same way: /ˈmitˌbɔl/ in the US and /ˈmiːtˌbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEET-bawl.
What does meatball mean?
- A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.“Meatballs were on the menu for lunch.”
- A stupid person; a meathead.
- An easy pitch to hit, especially thrown right down the middle of the plate.
Where does meatball come from?
From meat + ball.
Questions about saying meatball
How do you pronounce meatball?
Say MEET-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtˌbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meatball?
Meatball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET). Broken into parts: MEET · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say meatball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmitˌbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈmiːtˌbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.