How to pronounce polly
Say it like POL-ee. Polly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay 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 polly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee.
What does polly mean?
- A prefect at Uppingham School in Rutland, England.
Words that rhyme with polly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polly.
Questions about saying polly
How do you pronounce polly?
Say POL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑli/. In British English it is /ˈpɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polly?
Polly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee.
Is polly 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 /ˈpɒli/ (POL-ee).