How to Pronounce Handball

To pronounce "handball", say HANDB-all — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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HANDB-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “handball”

"handball" has 2 syllables: handb-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does handball mean?

noun

A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.
The medium-sized inflated ball used in this sport.

verb

To manually load or unload a container, trailer, or to otherwise manually move bulk goods (often on pallets) from one type of transport receptacle to another.
To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm.
“If the defender handballs in the penalty area, a penalty is awarded.”

Synonyms

court handball European handball Olympic handball team handball handle

Words that rhyme with handball

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handball"?▾

"Handball" has 2 syllables: handb · all.

What does "handball" mean?▾

Handball: A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.

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