How to pronounce coally
Say it like koh-AL-eye. Coally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL).
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US American/koʊˈælaɪ/koh-AL-eye
UK British/kəʊˈælaɪ/koh-AL-eye
- koh
- AL
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of coally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-AL-eye.
What does coally mean?
noun
- A joint ally.
Where does coally come from?
From co- + ally.
Questions about saying coally
How do you pronounce coally?
Say koh-AL-eye. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈælaɪ/. In British English it is /kəʊˈælaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coally?
Coally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL). Broken into parts: koh · AL · eye.
Is coally 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 /kəʊˈælaɪ/ (koh-AL-eye).