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# How to pronounce "ball hawk" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/bællhæwk/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **bal·lhawk**

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- A player who is particularly good at catching interceptions.
- A fielder who is particularly good at catching fly balls.
  - *Example*: "They documented Waveland Avenue's ballhawk culture, where Moe Mullins, who's recovered more than 3,500, is king, and followed him home to gape at his bounty: 1,000 major-league balls hoarded like dinosaur eggs."

### Example Sentences
- "They documented Waveland Avenue's ballhawk culture, where Moe Mullins, who's recovered more than 3,500, is king, and followed him home to gape at his bounty: 1,000 major-league balls hoarded like dinosaur eggs."

## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "ball hawk"

- **Syllables**: bal · lhawk
- **IPA**: `/bællhæwk/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Related Pronunciations

[ball](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/ball), [hawk](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/hawk)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “ball hawk”?
“ball hawk” is pronounced /bællhæwk/ (bal · lhawk). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “ball hawk”?
“ball hawk” has 2 syllables: bal · lhawk.

### What does “ball hawk” mean?
A player who is particularly good at catching interceptions.


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