How to Pronounce Hardball

To pronounce "hardball", say HARDB-all — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HARDB-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “hardball”

"hardball" has 2 syllables: hardb-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does hardball mean?

noun

  1. In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.
  2. Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

adjective

  1. Being or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

Words that rhyme with hardball

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

softballbaseballbiddingriskhardhardballerballgamegameball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardball"?▾

"Hardball" has 2 syllables: hardb · all.

What does "hardball" mean?▾

Hardball: In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.

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