How to Pronounce "penalty box"
expression
ˈpɛnəɫti/ /ˈbɑks
PEN-uhl-tee BAHKS
pˈɛnəlti/ /bˈɒks
PEN-uhl-tee BOKS
Definition
In soccer, the penalty box is the area in front of the goal where fouls can result in a penalty kick. In ice hockey, it's a small area where players must sit when they receive a penalty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnəɫti/ /ˈbɑks
British English
pˈɛnəlti/ /bˈɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-uhl-tee BAHKS
UK
PEN-uhl-tee BOKS
Listen in Context
A foul inside the penalty box results in a penalty kick.
The player sat in the penalty box for two minutes after his foul in the hockey game.
There were five defenders inside the penalty box during the corner kick.
He argued with the referee before leaving for the penalty box after the foul.