How to pronounce gooly
Say it like GOO-lee. Gooly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gooly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gooly
American and British speakers say gooly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡuli/ in the US and /ˈɡuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-lee.
What does gooly mean?
- A pebble, a small rock.
Words that rhyme with gooly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gooly.
Questions about saying gooly
How do you pronounce gooly?
Say GOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡuli/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gooly?
Gooly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gooly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡuli/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.