How to pronounce baller
Say it like BAW-ler. Baller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
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- BAW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of baller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-luh.
What does baller mean?
- A kitchenware utensil for cutting ball-shaped pieces of foods.“fruit baller”
- A person employed to divide molten metal into separate balls before it is hammered out.
- One who plays basketball (US) or association football (UK).
- Very cool, especially due to extravagance.
Where does baller come from?
From ball + -er. The sense referring to extravagance comes from NBA b-ballers being wealthy.
Words that rhyme with baller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baller.
Questions about saying baller
How do you pronounce baller?
Say BAW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baller?
Baller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · ler.
Is baller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɔːlə/ (BAW-luh).