American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'ball' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "ball" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "ball"

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Simple pronunciation
bawl
IPA transcription
/bɔl/
Word frequency
1,158th

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What does "ball" mean?

  1. 1.a round object used in games and sports
  2. 2.a large formal event where people dance

Examples of "ball" in a sentence

  • We are playing ball in the park.
  • The dog loves chasing after the ball.
  • She threw the ball to her friend.

How common is "ball"?

Ball is the 1,158th most common word in English.

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