How to pronounce foley
Say it like FOH-lee. Foley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay 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 foley
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-lee.
What does foley mean?
- The creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images.
- A foley artist.
- A Foley catheter.
Where does foley come from?
The meanings related to sound effects are named after sound effects pioneer Jack Foley.
Words that rhyme with foley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foley.
Questions about saying foley
How do you pronounce foley?
Say FOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foley?
Foley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · lee.
Is foley 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 /ˈfəʊli/ (FOH-lee).