To pronounce "half-volley", say HALFV-oll-ey — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"half-volley" has 3 syllables: halfv-oll-ey.
noun
"Half-volley" has 3 syllables: halfv · oll · ey.
Half-volley: A stroke, in ball sports, in which the ball is hit immediately after it bounces off the ground
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