roundball

Questions

What does roundball mean?

The sport of basketball.

Where does roundball come from?

From round + ball, to contrast with the elliptical ball in American football. Attested from the 1980s.

How to pronounce roundball

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