How to Pronounce Dolly

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdɒli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dolly”

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

Sounds exactly like: dollie, dali, dhali — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dolly mean?

noun

  1. A doll.
  2. A contrivance for stirring:

verb

  1. To hit a dolly.
  2. To move (an object) using a dolly.

Words that rhyme with dolly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholyfollygollycollyjollyvolleyolliemollysquallyloblollypollycallee

Related words

dollbabebabydeariesweetheartdevilblondiedummy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dolly"?▾

"Dolly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dolly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dolly" is /ˈdɒli/.

What does "dolly" mean?▾

Dolly: A doll.

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