How to Pronounce Oddball

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɑːdˌbɔl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oddball”

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

What does oddball mean?

noun

An eccentric or unusual person.
A deviant stimulus that appears among repetitive stimuli during an experiment, to trigger an event-related potential in the participant.

adjective

Exotic, not mainstream.

Synonyms

kook odd duck queer fish strange fish weirdo

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Words that rhyme with oddball

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

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oddball"?▾

"Oddball" has 2 syllables: oddb · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "oddball"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oddball" is /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/.

What does "oddball" mean?▾

Oddball: An eccentric or unusual person.

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