How to Pronounce "ballpoint"
word
ˈbɔɫpɔɪnt
BAWL-poynt
bˈɔːlpɔɪnt
BAWL-poynt
Definition
A type of pen that uses a small rotating ball to transfer ink onto paper when you write.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɫpɔɪnt
British English
bˈɔːlpɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWL-poynt
UK
BAWL-poynt
Listen in Context
Can I borrow your ballpoint?
My ballpoint ran out of ink.
He writes notes with a blue ballpoint.
I always carry a ballpoint just in case I need to jot something down.