How to pronounce jollies
Say it like JOL-eez. Jollies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL).
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- JOL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jollies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jollies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOL-eez.
What does jollies mean?
- plural of jolly How to pronounce jolly
- Kicks; satisfaction; entertainment.“I don't know if this is how you get your jollies, but it's pretty screwed up.”
- The Royal Marines.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jolly How to pronounce jolly
Words that rhyme with jollies
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Questions about saying jollies
How do you pronounce jollies?
Say JOL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑliz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jollies?
Jollies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL). Broken into parts: JOL · eez.
Is jollies 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 /ˈdʒɒliz/ (JOL-eez).