How to pronounce netballer
Say it like NET-baw-ler. Netballer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- baw
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netballer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of netballer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NET-baw-luh.
What does netballer mean?
- A netball player.
Where does netballer come from?
From netball + -er.
Questions about saying netballer
How do you pronounce netballer?
Say NET-baw-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛtˌbɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛtbɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netballer?
Netballer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · baw · ler.
Is netballer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɛtbɔːlə/ (NET-baw-luh).