Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does beanball mean?
A pitch deliberately thrown at the head of the batter.
Where does beanball come from?
From bean + ball, from the slang bean (“head”).

How to pronounce beanball

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “beanball”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “beanball”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “beanball” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.