How to pronounce dolly
Say it like DOL-ee. Dolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL).
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- DOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolly 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 dolly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-ee.
What does dolly mean?
- conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
- conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects
- a small replica of a person; used as a toy
Where does dolly come from?
From doll + -y, from the given name Dorothy, originally applied either to a woman or female pet or to a children's toy, and expanded to refer to various types of contrivances or devices.
Words that rhyme with dolly
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Questions about saying dolly
How do you pronounce dolly?
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 dolly?
Dolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL). Broken into parts: DOL · ee.
Is dolly 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).