How to pronounce volley
Say it like VOL-ee. Volley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL).
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- VOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of volley
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOL-ee.
What does volley mean?
- The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.
- A burst or emission of many things at once.“a volley of words”
- The flight of a ball just before it bounces.
- To fire a volley of shots.
- To hit the ball before it touches the ground.
- To be fired in a volley.
Where does volley come from?
From Middle French volée (“flight”), from Vulgar Latin volta, from Late Latin volatus.
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Words that rhyme with volley
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Questions about saying volley
How do you pronounce volley?
Say VOL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑli/. In British English it is /ˈvɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volley?
Volley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL). Broken into parts: VOL · ee.
Is volley pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈvɒli/ (VOL-ee).