How to Pronounce Cannonballs

To pronounce "cannonballs", say CANN-onb-alls — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

CANN-onb-alls

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"cannonballs" has 3 syllables: cann-onb-alls.

What does cannonballs mean?

noun

  1. (artillery)

noun

  1. The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.

    “The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40”

verb

  1. To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.

    “He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all.”

  2. To careen; to move rapidly

Related words

cannonsmusketshellsjavelinscannoneersflintsanvils

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cannonballs"?▾

"Cannonballs" has 3 syllables: cann · onb · alls.

What does "cannonballs" mean?▾

Cannonballs: (artillery)

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