How to pronounce gully
Say it like GUHL-ee. Gully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL).
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- GUHL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gully 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 gully
American and British speakers say gully in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌli/ in the US and /ˈɡʌli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHL-ee.
What does gully mean?
- A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
- A small valley.
- A drop kerb.
- A large knife.
- To wear away into a gully or gullies.
Where does gully come from?
Alternatively, from a diminutive of dialectal gull (“fissue, chasm”) + -y (diminutive suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gully
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Questions about saying gully
How do you pronounce gully?
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 gully?
Gully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL). Broken into parts: GUHL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gully 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.