How to Pronounce Googly

To pronounce "googly", say GOOGLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡʉːɡli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈɡʉːɡli/

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What does googly mean?

noun

  1. A ball, bowled by a leg-break bowler, that spins from off to leg (to a right-handed batsman), unlike a normal leg-break delivery.

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How many syllables are in "googly"?

"Googly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "googly"?

The IPA transcription of "googly" is /ˈɡʉːɡli/.

What does "googly" mean?

Googly: A ball, bowled by a leg-break bowler, that spins from off to leg (to a right-handed batsman), unlike a normal leg-break delivery.

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