How to Pronounce Coolly

To pronounce "coolly", say COOLLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkuːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈkuːli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coolly”

"coolly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with unruly and unduly, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cooley, coulee — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coolly mean?

adjective

  1. Coolish; somewhat cool in temperature

adverb

  1. In a cool, unpanicked or collected manner.
  2. With calm impudence.

    “They walked in, not even wearing masks, and coolly robbed the bank of twelve thousand pounds.”

Words that rhyme with coolly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unrulyundulytrulydulynewlyboolystooliemuleyschooliecruellylazulicooly

Related words

nonchalantlynervelesslysoberlycalmlyquietlydispassionatelycoldlyimpassively

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coolly"?▾

"Coolly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coolly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coolly" is /ˈkuːli/.

What does "coolly" mean?▾

Coolly: Coolish; somewhat cool in temperature

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