How to pronounce coalie
Say it like KOH-lee. Coalie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay 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 coalie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-lee.
What does coalie mean?
- coalfish
Where does coalie come from?
From coal + -ie.
Words that rhyme with coalie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coalie.
Questions about saying coalie
How do you pronounce coalie?
Say KOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalie?
Coalie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · lee.
Is coalie 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 /ˈkəʊli/ (KOH-lee).