How to pronounce waily
Say it like WAY-lee. Waily has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of waily
American and British speakers say waily in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪli/ in the US and /ˈweɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-lee.
What does waily mean?
- Tending to wail; complaining.
- Resembling or characteristic of a wail.
Where does waily come from?
From wail + -y.
Words that rhyme with waily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waily.
Words that sound like waily
Questions about saying waily
How do you pronounce waily?
Say WAY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪli/. In British English it is /ˈweɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waily?
Waily has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say waily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪli/ and the British form is /ˈweɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as waily?
Waily sounds the same as wally in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.