How to pronounce cooley
Say it like KOO-lee. Cooley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cooley. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cooley
American and British speakers say cooley in essentially the same way: /ˈkuli/ in the US and /ˈkuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-lee.
What does cooley mean?
- Alternative spelling of coulee.
Words that rhyme with cooley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cooley.
Words that sound like cooley
Questions about saying cooley
How do you pronounce cooley?
Say KOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuli/. In British English it is /ˈkuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooley?
Cooley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say cooley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuli/ and the British form is /ˈkuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cooley?
Cooley sounds the same as coolly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.