How to pronounce boley
Say it like BOH-lee. Boley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boley
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lee.
What does boley mean?
- Alternative form of booly.
Words that rhyme with boley
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Questions about saying boley
How do you pronounce boley?
Say BOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊli/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boley?
Boley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lee.
Is boley pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊli/ (BOH-lee).