How to pronounce gilly
Say it like GHIL-ee. Gilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay 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 gilly
American and British speakers say gilly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪli/ in the US and /ˈɡɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-ee.
What does gilly mean?
- Alternative spelling of gillie (“a guide”).
- The drink torpedo juice.
Words that rhyme with gilly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gilly.
Questions about saying gilly
How do you pronounce gilly?
Say GHIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilly?
Gilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪli/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.