How to Pronounce Blackballing

To pronounce "blackballing", say BLACKB-all-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

BLACKB-all-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “blackballing”

"blackballing" has 3 syllables: blackb-all-ing.

What does blackballing mean?

verb

  1. To vote against, especially in an exclusive organization.

    “If you're not from a moneyed, well-connected family, you can count on getting blackballed from the fraternity.”

  2. To ostracize.

noun

  1. An instance, or action, of a person being blackballed

Synonyms

blacklistsend to Coventry

Related words

vetoostracizeshunbanishnegativebanbarringblacking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blackballing"?▾

"Blackballing" has 3 syllables: blackb · all · ing.

What does "blackballing" mean?▾

Blackballing: To vote against, especially in an exclusive organization.

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