To pronounce "ball-playing", say BALLPL-ay-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BALLPL-ay-ing
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"ball-playing" has 3 syllables: ballpl-ay-ing.
"Ball-playing" has 3 syllables: ballpl · ay · ing.
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