How to pronounce filly
Say it like FIL-ee. Filly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay 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 filly
American and British speakers say filly in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪli/ in the US and /ˈfɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-ee.
What does filly mean?
- A young female horse.
- A young, attractive woman.“Hey, Homer, get a load of the gams on that filly!”
Where does filly come from?
From Old Norse fylja (whence Danish føl), related to foal.
Words that rhyme with filly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filly.
Questions about saying filly
How do you pronounce filly?
Say FIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪli/. In British English it is /ˈfɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filly?
Filly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say filly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪli/ and the British form is /ˈfɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.