How to pronounce dealie
Say it like DEE-lee. Dealie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dealie
American and British speakers say dealie in essentially the same way: /ˈdili/ in the US and /ˈdiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-lee.
What does dealie mean?
- A thing, especially one seen as complex or having much associated with it.
Where does dealie come from?
From deal + -ie.
Words that rhyme with dealie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dealie.
Questions about saying dealie
How do you pronounce dealie?
Say DEE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdili/. In British English it is /ˈdiːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealie?
Dealie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say dealie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdili/ and the British form is /ˈdiːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.