How to Pronounce Ballgame

To pronounce "ballgame", say BALLG-am-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BALLG-am-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “ballgame”

"ballgame" has 3 syllables: ballg-am-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does ballgame mean?

noun

  1. Any game played with a ball.

    “Basketball, cricket, and football are three kinds of ball game.”

  2. A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.

    “George and Harriet went to the stadium to see the ball game.”

Words that rhyme with ballgame

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ballgame"?▾

"Ballgame" has 3 syllables: ballg · am · e.

What does "ballgame" mean?▾

Ballgame: Any game played with a ball.

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