How to Pronounce Pickleball

To pronounce "pickleball", say PICKL-eb-all — 3 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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Letters

PICKL-eb-all

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"pickleball" has 3 syllables: pickl-eb-all.

What does pickleball mean?

noun

  1. A racquet sport, played with solid paddles and a perforated ball, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

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Related words

pickle-ballpickleballerpaddleballracquetballpatballpaddlekickballracketball

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How many syllables are in "pickleball"?▾

"Pickleball" has 3 syllables: pickl · eb · all.

What does "pickleball" mean?▾

Pickleball: A racquet sport, played with solid paddles and a perforated ball, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

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