How to pronounce colley
Say it like KOL-ee. Colley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay 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 colley
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-ee.
What does colley mean?
- Dated form of collie (“dog breed”).
Words that rhyme with colley
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Words that sound like colley
Questions about saying colley
How do you pronounce colley?
Say KOL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colley?
Colley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · ee.
Is colley 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 /ˈkɒli/ (KOL-ee).
What words sound the same as colley?
Colley sounds the same as collie, kali in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.