How to pronounce olay
Say it like oh-LAY. Olay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- oh
- LAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of olay
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-LAY.
What does olay mean?
- palm leaves, prepared for being written upon with a steel-tipped stylus
Words that rhyme with olay
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Questions about saying olay
How do you pronounce olay?
Say oh-LAY. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈleɪ/. In British English it is /əʊˈleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olay?
Olay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: oh · LAY.
Is olay pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈleɪ/ (oh-LAY).