How to pronounce galey
Say it like GAY-lee. Galey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of galey
American and British speakers say galey in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪli/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-lee.
What does galey mean?
- Characterized by gales of wind.“galey weather”
Where does galey come from?
From gale + -y.
Words that rhyme with galey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galey.
Questions about saying galey
How do you pronounce galey?
Say GAY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪli/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galey?
Galey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say galey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪli/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.