How to pronounce vly
Say it like VLY. Vly is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VLY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vly
American and British speakers say vly in essentially the same way: /vlaɪ/ in the US and /vlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VLY.
What does vly mean?
- A small swampy or marshy area, especially near a stream.
- Alternative form of vlei.
Where does vly come from?
Attested chiefly as vly, rarely as vlaie or fly.
Words that rhyme with vly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vly.
Questions about saying vly
How do you pronounce vly?
Say VLY. The American pronunciation is /vlaɪ/. In British English it is /vlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vly?
Vly is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VLY.
Do Americans and Brits say vly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vlaɪ/ and the British form is /vlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.