To pronounce "ballsy", say BALLSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɔlzi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɔlzi/
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"ballsy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with palsy and tolsey, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ballsy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "ballsy" is /ˈbɔlzi/.
Ballsy: Tough and courageous; having balls.
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