Como Pronunciar "hardball"

word

HARD-bawl

HAHD-bawl

Definição

A way of behaving that is very tough, aggressive, and determined, especially in business or politics. It comes from baseball, but is mostly used to describe playing tough in negotiations or arguments.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhɑɹdˌbɔɫ

Inglês Britânico

hˈɑːdbɔːl

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

HARD-bawl

HAHD-bawl

Ouça em Contexto

The company decided to play hardball in the salary negotiations.

If you want results, sometimes you have to play hardball.

He refused to play hardball with his friends.

If they want to play hardball, we can play hardball right back.