How to pronounce shoaly
Say it like SHOH-lee. Shoaly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoaly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay 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 shoaly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-lee.
What does shoaly mean?
- Full of shoals, or shallows.
Where does shoaly come from?
From shoal + -y.
Words that rhyme with shoaly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shoaly.
Questions about saying shoaly
How do you pronounce shoaly?
Say SHOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoaly?
Shoaly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · lee.
Is shoaly 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 /ˈʃəʊli/ (SHOH-lee).