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balls
Definition:
(nou) round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games (nou) a solid projectile that is shot by a musket (nou) an object with a spherical shape (nou) the people assembled at a lavish formal dance (nou) one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens (nou) a spherical object used as a plaything (nou) United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989) (nou) a compact mass (nou) a lavish dance requiring formal attire (nou) a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass (nou) the game of baseball (nou) a pitch that is not in the strike zone
Phonetic Transcription:
bɔːl
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Common mistakes of balls pronunciation
- Misplacing the "a" sound: Some learners pronounce "balls" as /bɑlz/, using a longer "a" sound. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /bɔlz/ in US English and /bɔːlz/ in UK English for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Many people stress the final "s" too much, saying "balls" as /bɔlz/ with a heavy "s" sound. Tip: Keep the "s" light and smooth to ensure a natural flow.
- Dropping the "l": A common mistake is to pronounce "balls" as /bɔs/, omitting the "l" completely. Tip: Remember to articulate the "l" sound clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with "bowl": Some may confuse "balls" with "bowl," pronouncing it as /boʊlz/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "balls" uses the "a" sound while "bowl" uses the "o" sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "balls" as /bɔːlz/. Tip: Ensure that the primary stress is on the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.