How to pronounce gulley
Say it like GUHL-ee. Gulley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL).
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- GUHL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gulley
American and British speakers say gulley in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌli/ in the US and /ˈɡʌli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHL-ee.
What does gulley mean?
- Alternative spelling of gully (Etymology 1).
- Alternative spelling of gully.
Words that rhyme with gulley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gulley.
Words that sound like gulley
Questions about saying gulley
How do you pronounce gulley?
Say GUHL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌli/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulley?
Gulley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL). Broken into parts: GUHL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gulley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌli/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gulley?
Gulley sounds the same as gully in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.