How do you pronounce "ballplayers"?

In American English: /bɔlˈpleɪɝz/ (bawl-PLAY-urz). In British English: /bˈɔːlpleɪəz/ (B-awlpl-ay). In Canadian English: /bɔlˈpleɪɝz/ (bawl-PLAY-urz). In Australian English: /bˈɔːlpleɪəz/ (B-awlpl-ay).

Is "ballplayers" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɔlˈpleɪɝz/ (bawl-PLAY-urz), while in British English it's /bˈɔːlpleɪəz/ (B-awlpl-ay).

How to Pronounce "ballplayers"

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ballplayers

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/bɔlˈpleɪɝz/

bawl-PLAY-urz

Syllable Breakdown

bɔlball·pleɪplay·ɝzers

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