How to Pronounce "hairballs"
word
HAIR-bawlz
HAIR-bawlz
Definition
Balls of hair that animals, especially cats, often cough up after licking themselves. Sometimes, the word can also refer to something unpleasant or difficult to deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛrˌbɔlz
British English
hˈeəbɔːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-bawlz
UK
HAIR-bawlz
Listen in Context
Cats often cough up hairballs after cleaning themselves.
I found three hairballs on the floor this morning.
Some cats have fewer hairballs if they eat special food.
Ugh, my cat left hairballs on my favorite chair again.