How to pronounce collies
Say it like KOL-eez. Collies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of collies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-eez.
What does collies mean?
- plural of collie How to pronounce collie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of colly How to pronounce colly
Words that rhyme with collies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collies.
Questions about saying collies
How do you pronounce collies?
Say KOL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑliz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collies?
Collies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · eez.
Is collies 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 /ˈkɒliz/ (KOL-eez).