How to pronounce coley
Say it like KOH-lee. Coley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coley 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 coley
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-lee.
What does coley mean?
- coalfish, Pollachius virens
Words that rhyme with coley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coley.
Questions about saying coley
How do you pronounce coley?
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 coley?
Coley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · lee.
Is coley 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).