How to Pronounce "cannonball"
word
/ˈkænənˌbɔɫ/
KAN-un-bawl
/kˈænənbˌɔːl/
KAN-un-bawl
Definition
A cannonball is a large, round metal ball that is shot from a cannon. It can also mean a type of diving into water where you tuck your knees and splash a lot.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkænənˌbɔɫ/
British English
/kˈænənbˌɔːl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-un-bawl
UK
KAN-un-bawl
Listen in Context
The old castle had many cannonballs in its museum.
He shouted before jumping in and did a big cannonball.
A cannonball can do a lot of damage to walls.
Who can make the biggest splash with their cannonball?