How to pronounce jollity
Say it like JOL-ih-tee. Jollity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL).
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- JOL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jollity 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jollity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JOL-ih-tee.
What does jollity mean?
- The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.
- Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.
- Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.
Where does jollity come from?
From Middle English jolyfte, from Old French joliveté (“gaiety, cheerfulness; amorous passion; life of pleasure”), from jolif.
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Questions about saying jollity
How do you pronounce jollity?
Say JOL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑlɪti/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jollity?
Jollity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL). Broken into parts: JOL · ih · tee.
Is jollity 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 /ˈdʒɒlɪti/ (JOL-ih-tee).