How to Pronounce "blackballed"
word
ˈbɫækˌbɔɫ
BLACK-bawl
blˈækbəld
bl-ACK-bawld
Definition
To be deliberately excluded from a group, organization, or activity, usually by secret vote or collective decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫækˌbɔɫ
British English
blˈækbəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLACK-bawl
UK
bl-ACK-bawld
Listen in Context
He was blackballed from the club after the meeting.
She was blackballed by the committee for speaking out.
After the scandal, he felt blackballed from future projects.
Many thought he was blackballed just for disagreeing with the boss.