How to pronounce ballplayer
Say it like BAWL-play-er. Ballplayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
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- BAWL
- play
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballplayer 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ballplayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWL-play-uh.
What does ballplayer mean?
- Alternative form of ball player.
Questions about saying ballplayer
How do you pronounce ballplayer?
Say BAWL-play-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔlˌpleɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːlˌpleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballplayer?
Ballplayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · play · er.
Is ballplayer 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 /ˈbɔːlˌpleɪə/ (BAWL-play-uh).