How to pronounce jollier
Say it like JOL-ee-er. Jollier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL).
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US American/ˈdʒɑliɚ/JOL-ee-er
UK British/ˈdʒɒliə/JOL-ee-uh
- JOL
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jollier 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jollier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOL-ee-uh.
What does jollier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of jolly: more jolly How to pronounce jolly
Questions about saying jollier
How do you pronounce jollier?
Say JOL-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jollier?
Jollier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL). Broken into parts: JOL · ee · er.
Is jollier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɒliə/ (JOL-ee-uh).