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