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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable ball
  • 4 letters
Syllables
ball has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/bɔl/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide ball into syllables?

ball divides as ball. ball has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in ball?

Ball has 1 syllable (ball).

Which syllable is stressed in ball?

The stressed syllable in ball is ball. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce ball?

/bɔl/ in American English.