How to pronounce brolly
Say it like BROL-ee. Brolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROL).
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- BROL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brolly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brolly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BROL-ee.
What does brolly mean?
- Alternative form of brelly.“It's going to rain today – you'd better take your brolly.”
Words that rhyme with brolly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brolly.
Questions about saying brolly
How do you pronounce brolly?
Say BROL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑli/. In British English it is /ˈbrɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brolly?
Brolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROL). Broken into parts: BROL · ee.
Is brolly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbrɒli/ (BROL-ee).