pithball

Questions

What does pithball mean?

A ball made of plant pith, used in early experiments with electricity.

Where does pithball come from?

From pith + ball.

How to pronounce pithball

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pithball”.
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 “pithball”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pithball” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.