How to pronounce peely
Say it like PEE-lee. Peely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peely
American and British speakers say peely in essentially the same way: /ˈpili/ in the US and /ˈpiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-lee.
What does peely mean?
- Tending to peel.
- Resembling or characteristic of a peel.
- Intended to be peeled.
Where does peely come from?
From peel + -y.
Words that rhyme with peely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peely.
Questions about saying peely
How do you pronounce peely?
Say PEE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpili/. In British English it is /ˈpiːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peely?
Peely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say peely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpili/ and the British form is /ˈpiːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.