How to pronounce dilly
Say it like DIL-ee. Dilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dilly
American and British speakers say dilly in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪli/ in the US and /ˈdɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIL-ee.
What does dilly mean?
- Redolent of dill (the herb).
- Someone or something that is remarkable or unusual.
- A dilly bag.
Where does dilly come from?
From dill + -y.
Words that rhyme with dilly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dilly.
Questions about saying dilly
How do you pronounce dilly?
Say DIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilly?
Dilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.