How to Pronounce "meatball"

word

/ˈmitˌbɔɫ/

MEET-bawl

/mˈiːtbɔːl/

MEET-bawl

Definition

A small round ball of ground meat mixed with seasonings, breadcrumbs, and sometimes eggs, then cooked by frying, baking, or simmering in sauce. Meatballs are found in many world cuisines, from Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs to Swedish köttbullar.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈmitˌbɔɫ/

British English

/mˈiːtbɔːl/

Simplified Pronunciation

MEET-bawl

Listen in Context

We ordered spaghetti and meatballs for dinner.

My grandmother makes the best meatballs with tomato sauce.

I made turkey meatballs because they are healthier than beef.

I grabbed a meatball sub from the deli on my way home.