How to pronounce volleys
Say it like VOL-eez. Volleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL).
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- VOL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volleys 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of volleys
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOL-eez.
What does volleys mean?
- plural of volley How to pronounce volley
Words that rhyme with volleys
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Questions about saying volleys
How do you pronounce volleys?
Say VOL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑliz/. In British English it is /ˈvɒliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volleys?
Volleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL). Broken into parts: VOL · eez.
Is volleys 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 /ˈvɒliz/ (VOL-eez).