How to pronounce racquetball
Say it like RAK-ut-bawl. Racquetball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK).
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- RAK
- ut
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racquetball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of racquetball
American and British speakers say racquetball in essentially the same way: /ˈrækətˌbɔl/ in the US and /ˈrækətˌbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK-ut-bawl.
What does racquetball mean?
- A certain sport, similar to squash, but played with a bigger ball.
- A ball used for this sport.
Where does racquetball come from?
From racquet + ball.
Questions about saying racquetball
How do you pronounce racquetball?
Say RAK-ut-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈrækətˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈrækətˌbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racquetball?
Racquetball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK). Broken into parts: RAK · ut · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say racquetball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrækətˌbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈrækətˌbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.