How to pronounce ollie
Say it like OL-ee. Ollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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- OL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ollie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ollie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-ee.
Other ways to say ollie
Ollie also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- OH-lee /ˈoʊli/
What does ollie mean?
- An aerial maneuver in which one catches air by leaping off the ground with the skateboard and into the air.
- To perform an ollie.
Where does ollie come from?
From Ollie. Named after American skateboarder Alan Gelfand (1963–), via the Floridian skateboarder's nickname.
Words that rhyme with ollie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ollie.
Questions about saying ollie
How do you pronounce ollie?
Say OL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑli/. In British English it is /ˈɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ollie?
Ollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · ee.
Is ollie 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 /ˈɒli/ (OL-ee).