How to pronounce dollie
Say it like DOL-ee. Dollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL).
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- DOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dollie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOLSay 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 dollie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-ee.
What does dollie mean?
- Alternative form of dolly.
Where does dollie come from?
From doll + -ie.
Words that rhyme with dollie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dollie.
Words that sound like dollie
Questions about saying dollie
How do you pronounce dollie?
Say DOL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑli/. In British English it is /ˈdɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dollie?
Dollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL). Broken into parts: DOL · ee.
Is dollie 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 /ˈdɒli/ (DOL-ee).
What words sound the same as dollie?
Dollie sounds the same as dolly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.