How to pronounce ballgame
Say it like bawl-GAYM. Ballgame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYM).
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- bawl
- GAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballgame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ballgame
American and British speakers say ballgame in essentially the same way: /bɔlˈɡeɪm/ in the US and /bɔːlˈɡeɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bawl-GAYM.
What does ballgame mean?
- Alternative spelling of ball game.
Words that rhyme with ballgame
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ballgame.
Questions about saying ballgame
How do you pronounce ballgame?
Say bawl-GAYM. The American pronunciation is /bɔlˈɡeɪm/. In British English it is /bɔːlˈɡeɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballgame?
Ballgame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYM). Broken into parts: bawl · GAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say ballgame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɔlˈɡeɪm/ and the British form is /bɔːlˈɡeɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.