How to pronounce dealy
Say it like DEE-lee. Dealy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealy 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 dealy
American and British speakers say dealy in essentially the same way: /ˈdili/ in the US and /ˈdiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-lee.
What does dealy mean?
- An object, especially a gadget, whose name the speaker currently cannot recall.“What's that dealy behind the cab with a chain hooked to it?”
Where does dealy come from?
From deal + -y.
Words that rhyme with dealy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dealy.
Questions about saying dealy
How do you pronounce dealy?
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 dealy?
Dealy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say dealy 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.