How to pronounce hollies
Say it like HOL-eez. Hollies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hollies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-eez.
What does hollies mean?
- plural of holly How to pronounce holly
Words that rhyme with hollies
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Questions about saying hollies
How do you pronounce hollies?
Say HOL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑliz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollies?
Hollies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · eez.
Is hollies 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 /ˈhɒliz/ (HOL-eez).