How to pronounce doolally
Say it like doo-LAL-ee. Doolally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAL).
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- doo
- LAL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doolally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doolally
American and British speakers say doolally in essentially the same way: /duˈlæli/ in the US and /duːˈlæli/ in the UK.
British respelling: doo-LAL-ee.
What does doolally mean?
- Eccentric; insane, mad.
- Carried away by enjoyment, excitement, etc.
Where does doolally come from?
From doolally tap (“camp fever; (by extension) eccentricity; madness”), with doolally interpreted as an adjective.
Words that rhyme with doolally
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Questions about saying doolally
How do you pronounce doolally?
Say doo-LAL-ee. The American pronunciation is /duˈlæli/. In British English it is /duːˈlæli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doolally?
Doolally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAL). Broken into parts: doo · LAL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say doolally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /duˈlæli/ and the British form is /duːˈlæli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.