How to pronounce quilly
Say it like KWIL-ee. Quilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL).
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- KWIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quilly
American and British speakers say quilly in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪli/ in the US and /ˈkwɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL-ee.
What does quilly mean?
- Pertaining to or resembling a quill.
- With quills; quilled.
Where does quilly come from?
From quill + -y.
Words that rhyme with quilly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quilly.
Questions about saying quilly
How do you pronounce quilly?
Say KWIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪli/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quilly?
Quilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL). Broken into parts: KWIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say quilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪli/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.