How to Pronounce "curveball"
word
ˈkɜːrvˌbɔl
KURV-bawl
ˈkɜːvbɔːl
KURV-bawl
Definition
A curveball is a type of pitch in baseball that moves in a curve. Figuratively, it means a surprising or unexpected challenge or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɜːrvˌbɔl
British English
ˈkɜːvbɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KURV-bawl
UK
KURV-bawl
Listen in Context
The pitcher threw a curveball.
Life sometimes throws you a curveball.
Her question was a real curveball.
Just when everything was going well, work threw me a curveball.