How to Pronounce Softball

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SOFTB-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “softball”

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

What does softball mean?

noun

  1. A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
  2. The ball used to play the sport.

Synonyms

diamond ballindoor baseballkitten ballmush ballpumpkin balltown ball

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Words that rhyme with softball

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squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

hardballbaseballbulletballqualificationshoteasypitch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "softball"?▾

"Softball" has 2 syllables: softb · all.

What does "softball" mean?▾

Softball: A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

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