How to pronounce grolly
Say it like GROL-ee. Grolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROL).
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- GROL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grolly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grolly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GROL-ee.
What does grolly mean?
- Synonym of greenie (“blob of nasal mucus”).
Words that rhyme with grolly
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Questions about saying grolly
How do you pronounce grolly?
Say GROL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑli/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grolly?
Grolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROL). Broken into parts: GROL · ee.
Is grolly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡrɒli/ (GROL-ee).