How to pronounce drolly
Say it like DROHL-lee. Drolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROHL).
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US American/ˈdroʊlli/DROHL-lee
UK British/ˈdrəʊlli/DROHL-lee
- DROHL
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drolly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drolly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DROHL-lee.
What does drolly mean?
adverb
- In a droll, odd or humorous manner.
Where does drolly come from?
From droll + -ly.
Questions about saying drolly
How do you pronounce drolly?
Say DROHL-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdroʊlli/. In British English it is /ˈdrəʊlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drolly?
Drolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROHL). Broken into parts: DROHL · lee.
Is drolly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdrəʊlli/ (DROHL-lee).