How do you pronounce "paintball"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪntˌbɑːl/ (PAYNT-bahl). In British English: /pˈeɪntbˌɔːl/ (P-ayntb). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪntˌbɑːl/ (PAYNT-bahl). In Australian English: /pˈeɪntbɔːl/ (P-ayntb).

Is "paintball" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪntˌbɑːl/ (PAYNT-bahl), while in British English it's /pˈeɪntbˌɔːl/ (P-ayntb).

How to Pronounce "paintball"

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paintball

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/ˈpeɪntˌbɑːl/

PAYNT-bahl

Syllable Breakdown

peɪntpaint·bɑːlball

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