How to pronounce jollying
Say it like JOL-ee-ing. Jollying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL).
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US American/ˈdʒɑliɪŋ/JOL-ee-ing
UK British/ˈdʒɒliɪŋ/JOL-ee-ing
- JOL
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jollying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jollying
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOL-ee-ing.
What does jollying mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of jolly How to pronounce jolly
- The act of one who jollies; amusement; diversion.
Questions about saying jollying
How do you pronounce jollying?
Say JOL-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑliɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒliɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jollying?
Jollying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL). Broken into parts: JOL · ee · ing.
Is jollying 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 /ˈdʒɒliɪŋ/ (JOL-ee-ing).