How to pronounce nellie
Say it like NEL-ee. Nellie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEL).
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- NEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nellie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nellie
American and British speakers say nellie in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛli/ in the US and /ˈnɛli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEL-ee.
What does nellie mean?
- Alternative form of nelly (“effeminate man”).
Words that rhyme with nellie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nellie.
Questions about saying nellie
How do you pronounce nellie?
Say NEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛli/. In British English it is /ˈnɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nellie?
Nellie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEL). Broken into parts: NEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nellie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛli/ and the British form is /ˈnɛli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.