To pronounce "ballplayer", say BALLPL-ay-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"ballplayer" has 3 syllables: ballpl-ay-er. It rhymes with soothsayer and purveyor, if that helps it stick.
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"Ballplayer" has 3 syllables: ballpl · ay · er.
Ballplayer: A player of a ball game; especially a basketball, baseball, or football player.
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