softball

/ˈsɔftbɔl/

Syllables soft·ball

Stress SOFT-ball

Phonics Breakdown

soft

/sɔft/

short o

ball

/bɔl/

aw sound

Meaning

a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field

Sound Reference

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soft=/sɔft/(soft) + ball=/bɔl/(ball)

Example

She plays softball after school.