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How to pronounce balls in American English

“balls” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to balls the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“balls” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Sometimes we're treating our crystal balls like rubber balls, and our rubber balls like crystal balls.

    CDC

  2. pong balls and paint each of the ping pong balls half black and white, and then

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. up balls, throwing with my teammate.

    National Archives

Words that sound like “balls”

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