How to pronounce jolley
Say it like JOL-ee. Jolley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL).
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- JOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jolley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOLSay 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 jolley
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOL-ee.
What does jolley mean?
- One who jigs.
- A concave horizontal lathe used in producing bowls and cups.
- To use a jolley.
Words that rhyme with jolley
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Words that sound like jolley
Questions about saying jolley
How do you pronounce jolley?
Say JOL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jolley?
Jolley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL). Broken into parts: JOL · ee.
Is jolley 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 /ˈdʒɒli/ (JOL-ee).
What words sound the same as jolley?
Jolley sounds the same as jolly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.