How to Pronounce "handball"
word
ˈhændˌbɔɫ
HAND-bawl
hˈændbɔːl
HAND-bawl
Definition
A team sport where players use their hands to throw a ball into the opposing team’s goal. Sometimes, it can also mean hitting a ball with the hand in other games like soccer or in informal playground games.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhændˌbɔɫ
British English
hˈændbɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-bawl
UK
HAND-bawl
Listen in Context
We play handball in gym class every Friday.
Handball is very popular in Europe.
He learned to play handball from his older brother.
Did you see that amazing goal in the handball match last night?