How to Pronounce "the balls of your feet"
expression
thuh BAWLZ uhv YOR feet
thuh BAWLZ ov YAW feet
Definition
The balls of your feet are the round, padded areas on the bottom of your feet, just behind your toes. They are the part you press down on when running or standing on tiptoe.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfit
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːlz/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BAWLZ uhv YOR feet
UK
thuh BAWLZ ov YAW feet
Listen in Context
When you run, try to land on the balls of your feet.
Dancers stand on the balls of their feet to move lightly.
You can balance better if you stay on the balls of your feet.
Keep your weight on the balls of your feet and you’ll be ready to move quickly.