How to Pronounce "blackball"
word
ˈbɫækˌbɔɫ
BLACK-bawl
blˈækbɔːl
bl-ACK-bawl
Definition
To reject, exclude, or prevent someone from joining a group, club, or activity, often by a secret vote.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫækˌbɔɫ
British English
blˈækbɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLACK-bawl
UK
bl-ACK-bawl
Listen in Context
The club decided to blackball him after the scandal.
If you speak out too much, they might blackball you.
He was blackballed from joining the association.
Rumor has it he was blackballed for breaking the club’s unwritten rules.