How to pronounce soily
Say it like SOY-lee. Soily has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOY).
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- SOY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soily
American and British speakers say soily in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔɪli/ in the US and /ˈsɔɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOY-lee.
What does soily mean?
- Covered in soil; earthy.
- Resembling or characteristic of soil.
- Dirty; soiled.
Where does soily come from?
From soil + -y.
Words that rhyme with soily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soily.
Questions about saying soily
How do you pronounce soily?
Say SOY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔɪli/. In British English it is /ˈsɔɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soily?
Soily has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOY). Broken into parts: SOY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say soily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔɪli/ and the British form is /ˈsɔɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.