How to pronounce rally
Say it like RAL-ee. Rally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAL).
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- RAL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rally
American and British speakers say rally in essentially the same way: /ˈræli/ in the US and /ˈræli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAL-ee.
What does rally mean?
- gather“drum up support”
- call to arms; of military personnel
- gather or bring together“muster the courage to do something”“she rallied her intellect”
- a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
- the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort“he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning”“he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack”
- a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
Where does rally come from?
From Middle French rallier (French rallier), from Old French ralier, from Latin prefix re- + ad + ligare (“to bind; to ally”).
Words that rhyme with rally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rally.
Questions about saying rally
How do you pronounce rally?
Say RAL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈræli/. In British English it is /ˈræli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rally?
Rally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAL). Broken into parts: RAL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say rally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræli/ and the British form is /ˈræli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.