How to Pronounce "paintball"

word

ˈpeɪntˌbɑɫ

PAYNT-bawl

pˈeɪntbɔːl

PAYNT-bawl

Definition

Paintball is an action sport where players try to eliminate each other by hitting with capsules filled with paint, usually shot from special air guns. The term can also refer to the paint-filled capsule itself.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpeɪntˌbɑɫ

British English

pˈeɪntbɔːl

Simplified Pronunciation

PAYNT-bawl

Listen in Context

We played paintball last weekend.

He brought his own paintball gun to the field.

A paintball broke on my clothes.

Have you ever tried playing paintball? It’s so much fun!