How to pronounce pinball
Say it like PIN-bawl. Pinball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pinball
American and British speakers say pinball in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnˌbɔl/ in the US and /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-bawl.
What does pinball mean?
- A game, played on a device with a sloping base (a pinball machine), in which the player operates a spring-loaded plunger to shoot a ball, between obstacles, and attempts to hit targets and score points.
- The ball used in pinball.
- A situation where a ball is frantically kicked between many players.
- To dart about rapidly.
Where does pinball come from?
From pin + ball.
Questions about saying pinball
How do you pronounce pinball?
Say PIN-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinball?
Pinball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say pinball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnˌbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.