How do you pronounce "screwball"?

In American English: /ˈskruːˌbɔl/ (SKROO-bawl). In British English: /skɹˈuːbɔːl/ (SKR-oob). In Canadian English: /ˈskruːˌbɔl/ (SKROO-bawl). In Australian English: /skɹˈuːbɔːl/ (SKR-oob).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskruːˌbɔl/ (SKROO-bawl), while in British English it's /skɹˈuːbɔːl/ (SKR-oob).

How to Pronounce "screwball"

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/ˈskruːˌbɔl/

SKROO-bawl

Syllable Breakdown

skruːscrew·bɔlball

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