To pronounce "balls-up", say BALLS-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"balls-up" has 2 syllables: balls-up.
noun
“I was making a cake but when I added too much sugar, it became the balls-up of my cooking career.”
"Balls-up" has 2 syllables: balls · up.
Balls-up: Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way.
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