How to Pronounce Netball

To pronounce "netball", say NETB-all — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɛtbɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈnɛtbɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “netball”

"netball" has 2 syllables: netb-all.

What does netball mean?

noun

  1. A (usually women's) team sport derived from basketball, with seven players on each side who attempt to score goals by passing a ball and throwing it into the opponent's goal, which is a raised hoop with a net at one end of the playing area. Unlike basketball, a player in possession of the ball cannot move until the ball is passed to another player.
  2. The ball used in this sport.

Related words

pitchingpitchnet-ballnetballerhandballvolleyballthrowballbasketball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "netball"?▾

"Netball" has 2 syllables: netb · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "netball"?▾

The IPA transcription of "netball" is /ˈnɛtbɔːl/.

What does "netball" mean?▾

Netball: A (usually women's) team sport derived from basketball, with seven players on each side who attempt to score goals by passing a ball and throwing it into the opponent's goal, which is a raised hoop with a net at one end of the playing area. Unlike basketball, a player in possession of the ball cannot move until the ball is passed to another player.

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