How to pronounce wally
Say it like WAW-lee. Wally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wally. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WAW
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wally
American and British speakers say wally in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔli/ in the US and /ˈwɒli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOL-ee.
Other ways to say wally
Wally also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WAY-lee /ˈweɪli/
What does wally mean?
- A fool.
- A large pickled gherkin or cucumber.
- Alternative form of whally
Questions about saying wally
How do you pronounce wally?
Say WAW-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔli/. In British English it is /ˈwɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wally?
Wally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔli/ and the British form is /ˈwɒli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.