How to pronounce colly
Say it like KOL-ee. Colly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colly 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 colly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-ee.
What does colly mean?
- Alternative spelling of collie.
Where does colly come from?
From Middle English *colien, variant of *colwen (attested in Middle English colwed and colwinge), from Old English *colgian.
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Questions about saying colly
How do you pronounce colly?
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 colly?
Colly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · ee.
Is colly 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 colly?
Colly sounds the same as collie, kali in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.