backball

Questions

What does backball mean?

A children's game in which one player throws a ball backwards over his/her head towards the others, who attempt to catch it.

Where does backball come from?

From back + ball.

How to pronounce backball

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “backball”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “backball”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “backball” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.