How to Pronounce Curveball

To pronounce "curveball", say CURV-eb-all — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CURV-eb-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “curveball”

"curveball" has 3 syllables: curv-eb-all.

What does curveball mean?

noun

  1. A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"

    “He bit on a curveball in the dirt.”

  2. (by extension) An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.

    “Life has thrown him a few curveballs.”

verb

  1. To throw a curveball.

Synonyms

curvedeuceyakker

Related words

curveballeroutcurvescrewballknucklecurveflutterballhookfastball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curveball"?▾

"Curveball" has 3 syllables: curv · eb · all.

What does "curveball" mean?▾

Curveball: A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"

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