How to pronounce wooly
Say it like WUUL-ee. Wooly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wooly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wooly
American and British speakers say wooly in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊli/ in the US and /ˈwʊli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-ee.
What does wooly mean?
- Alternative form of woolly.“wooly hair”
- Alternative form of woolly.
Where does wooly come from?
From Middle English wolly, equivalent to wool + -y.
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Words that rhyme with wooly
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Words that sound like wooly
Questions about saying wooly
How do you pronounce wooly?
Say WUUL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊli/. In British English it is /ˈwʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wooly?
Wooly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say wooly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊli/ and the British form is /ˈwʊli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wooly?
Wooly sounds the same as woolly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.