How to Pronounce "softball"
word
/ˈsɔfˌbɔɫ/
SAWF-bawl
/sˈɒftbɔːl/
SOF-bawl
Definition
A sport similar to baseball but played with a larger, softer ball and on a smaller field. It can also refer to the ball used in the game.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɔfˌbɔɫ/
British English
/sˈɒftbɔːl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAWF-bawl
UK
SOF-bawl
Listen in Context
We played softball in gym class today.
She joined the softball team last year.
A softball is bigger than a baseball.
After work, we like to play softball at the park.