How to pronounce trackball
Say it like TRAK-bawl. Trackball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK).
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- TRAK
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trackball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of trackball
American and British speakers say trackball in essentially the same way: /ˈtrækˌbɔl/ in the US and /ˈtrækˌbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAK-bawl.
What does trackball mean?
- A pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket
Where does trackball come from?
From track + ball.
Questions about saying trackball
How do you pronounce trackball?
Say TRAK-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrækˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈtrækˌbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trackball?
Trackball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK). Broken into parts: TRAK · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say trackball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrækˌbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈtrækˌbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.