How to pronounce ballgown
Say it like BAWL-gown. Ballgown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
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- BAWL
- gown
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballgown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gownKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of ballgown
American and British speakers say ballgown in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔlɡaʊn/ in the US and /ˈbɔːlɡaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWL-gown.
What does ballgown mean?
- A formal gown to be worn by women to balls and similar social events.
- To roleplay romance as part of a roleplaying game.“She'll take any excuse to ballgown!”
Where does ballgown come from?
From ball + gown.
Questions about saying ballgown
How do you pronounce ballgown?
Say BAWL-gown. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔlɡaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːlɡaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballgown?
Ballgown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · gown.
Do Americans and Brits say ballgown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔlɡaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːlɡaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.