How to pronounce pally
Say it like PAL-ee. Pally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pally
American and British speakers say pally in essentially the same way: /ˈpæli/ in the US and /ˈpæli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-ee.
What does pally mean?
- Like a pal; friendly.
- An affectionate term of address.
- A slightly derogatory and insulting term of address.“What do you think you are doing, pally?”
- A paladin.
Where does pally come from?
From pal + -y (adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with pally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pally.
Questions about saying pally
How do you pronounce pally?
Say PAL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæli/. In British English it is /ˈpæli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pally?
Pally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæli/ and the British form is /ˈpæli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.