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Just to add my two cents....
I started out using "STRIKE" or "HIIIIIIKE" or some such. After a few years, I started using the "HAH" sound, I don't know why, it just happened. When I call a ball, I say "ball" in a normal tone of voice, just about loud enough for the catcher and batter to hear. Every "ball" call is made in the same tone of voice and loudness, regardless of how close the call is. Personally, I have never been told to do it one way or another. As the others have pointed out, develop something that you are comfortable with and go with it.
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STRIKE
STEEEEERIKE RIIIIIKE HIIIIIKE HAAAAH EEEEEAAAAHHH etc... As varied as the third strike mechanic (or more so). Authoritative voice tenor, as Rachel pointed out, is important. Do drill sergeants enunciate all words? No, and for the same reason.
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Mon Apr 17, 2006, 02:49pm
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"Eagle!!!!"
 For Strike, I'm a "Haah!" man, as if said by Metallica. Very gravelly. And regardless of how close the call, if anyone but batter and catcher hear my "ball" call, I'd be shocked.
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Mon Apr 17, 2006, 04:38pm
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HEEEK (Strike)
 HEEEKHREEE ball  She's Out (close but obvious, left early) Hhaa (banger) I'm Starved (time to go home) 
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Tue Apr 18, 2006, 02:27pm
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Hhhaaa!
Hhhaaaaaaaa!! for the ol' backward K if you're scoring at home. However, I do try my best to not be too showy... Ball---same inflection every time unless I screw up. Out call same as strike call, with the hhhaaaaaaa fer the bangers (bangers usually done one footed, if you see the photos). SAFE! on sell safes. I take that back, usually it's SAFE! SAFE!
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