How to Pronounce Screwball

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈskɹuːbɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “screwball”

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

What does screwball mean?

noun

  1. A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.

    “The screwball is not thrown much because it tends to damage pitcher's arms.”

  2. One who behaves in a crazy manner.

    “I will not listen to this screwball any longer.”

adjective

  1. (originally US) Crazy, offbeat, bizarre, zany, or weird.

Words that rhyme with screwball

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

crazysoftheadedhalf-bakedcrankcrackpotnutcaseimpracticalfruitcake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screwball"?▾

"Screwball" has 2 syllables: screwb · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "screwball"?▾

The IPA transcription of "screwball" is /ˈskɹuːbɔːl/.

What does "screwball" mean?▾

Screwball: A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.

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