How to Pronounce "ballpark estimate"
expression
ˈbɔɫˌpɑɹk/ /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɛstəmət
BAWL-park ES-tuh-mayt, ES-tuh-muht
bˈɔːlpɑːk/ /ˈɛstɨmɨt
BAWL-pahk ES-tuh-muht
Definition
A ballpark estimate is a rough or approximate calculation, not exact, often used when you just need a general idea of a number or amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɫˌpɑɹk/ /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɛstəmət
British English
bˈɔːlpɑːk/ /ˈɛstɨmɨt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWL-park ES-tuh-mayt, ES-tuh-muht
UK
BAWL-pahk ES-tuh-muht
Listen in Context
Can you give me a ballpark estimate of the repair cost?
The manager needs a ballpark estimate of sales for next month.
Even a ballpark estimate will help us plan the event.
Just give me a ballpark estimate, it doesn’t have to be perfect.