How to pronounce vollie
Say it like VOL-ee. Vollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL).
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- VOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vollie 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 vollie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOL-ee.
What does vollie mean?
- A volunteer.
Where does vollie come from?
From volunteer + -ie (“diminutive suffix”).
Words that rhyme with vollie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vollie.
Words that sound like vollie
Questions about saying vollie
How do you pronounce vollie?
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 vollie?
Vollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL). Broken into parts: VOL · ee.
Is vollie 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).
What words sound the same as vollie?
Vollie sounds the same as volley in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.