How to pronounce powerball
Say it like POW-er-bawl. Powerball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- er
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of powerball
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-uh-bawl.
What does powerball mean?
- Synonym of speedball (“mixture of drugs”).
Where does powerball come from?
From power + ball.
Questions about saying powerball
How do you pronounce powerball?
Say POW-er-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerball?
Powerball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · bawl.
Is powerball 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 /ˈpaʊəˌbɔːl/ (POW-uh-bawl).