How to Pronounce Filly

To pronounce "filly", say FILLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɪli/. 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

/ˈfɪli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “filly”

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

Sounds exactly like: filley, philley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does filly mean?

noun

  1. A young female horse.
  2. A young attractive female.

    “Hey, Homer, get a load of the gams on that filly!”

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Words that rhyme with filly

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sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilevillifrillybeleesmiliebilly

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filly"?▾

"Filly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "filly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "filly" is /ˈfɪli/.

What does "filly" mean?▾

Filly: A young female horse.

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