How to Pronounce "start the ball rolling"
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
START thuh or thee BAWL ROH-ling
stˈɑːt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
STAHT thuh or thee BAWL ROH-ling
Definition
To begin a process, event, or activity, especially to start something so that others can join in or continue it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
British English
stˈɑːt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START thuh or thee BAWL ROH-ling
UK
STAHT thuh or thee BAWL ROH-ling
Listen in Context
Let me start the ball rolling by sharing my idea.
Who wants to start the ball rolling in today's meeting?
I'll start the ball rolling with a question.
Someone’s got to start the ball rolling, so here’s my suggestion.