How to Pronounce Baseball

To pronounce "baseball", say BAS-eb-all — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “baseball”

"baseball" has 3 syllables: bas-eb-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does baseball mean?

noun

A sport common in North America, the Caribbean, and Japan, in which the object is to strike a ball so that one of a nine-person team can run counter-clockwise among four bases, resulting in the scoring of a run. The team with the most runs after termination of play, usually nine innings, wins.
The ball used to play the sport of baseball.

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Words that rhyme with baseball

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squall banal appall pall call gall forestall recall stall protocol fall brawl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baseball"?▾

"Baseball" has 3 syllables: bas · eb · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "baseball"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baseball" is /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/.

What does "baseball" mean?▾

Baseball: A sport common in North America, the Caribbean, and Japan, in which the object is to strike a ball so that one of a nine-person team can run counter-clockwise among four bases, resulting in the scoring of a run. The team with the most runs after termination of play, usually nine innings, wins.

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