How to pronounce poley
Say it like POH-lee. Poley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of poley
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-lee.
What does poley mean?
- Alternative form of poly (Teucrium polium).
Words that rhyme with poley
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Questions about saying poley
How do you pronounce poley?
Say POH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poley?
Poley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · lee.
Is poley 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 /ˈpəʊli/ (POH-lee).