How to Pronounce "hairball"
word
HAIR-bawl
HAIR-bawl
Definition
A ball of hair that collects in an animal's stomach, especially cats, after they lick their fur. Sometimes it is coughed up or vomited.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛɹˌbɔl
British English
hˈeəbɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-bawl
UK
HAIR-bawl
Listen in Context
My cat coughed up a hairball this morning.
Cats can get hairballs from cleaning themselves.
The vet checked the cat for hairballs.
Ugh, I just stepped on a hairball in the hallway!