How to pronounce pulley
Say it like PUUL-ee. Pulley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
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- PUUL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pulley
American and British speakers say pulley in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊli/ in the US and /ˈpʊli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUL-ee.
What does pulley mean?
- One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through
- Annular ligament of the finger.
- To raise or lift by means of a pulley.
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Words that rhyme with pulley
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Questions about saying pulley
How do you pronounce pulley?
Say PUUL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊli/. In British English it is /ˈpʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulley?
Pulley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pulley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊli/ and the British form is /ˈpʊli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.