How to pronounce netballing
Say it like NET-baw-ling. Netballing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- baw
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netballing 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of netballing
American and British speakers say netballing in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛtˌbɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnɛtbɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NET-baw-ling.
What does netballing mean?
- Playing or relating to the sport of netball.
Where does netballing come from?
From netball + -ing.
Questions about saying netballing
How do you pronounce netballing?
Say NET-baw-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛtˌbɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛtbɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netballing?
Netballing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · baw · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say netballing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛtˌbɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnɛtbɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.