How to Pronounce Jolly

To pronounce "jolly", say JOLLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdʒɒli/. 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

/ˈdʒɒli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jolly”

"jolly" 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: jollie, jolley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jolly mean?

noun

  1. A pleasure trip or excursion.
  2. A marine in the English navy.

verb

  1. To amuse or divert.

adjective

  1. Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial.
  2. Full of life and mirth; jouous; merry.

Synonyms

joey

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Words that rhyme with jolly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholyfollygollydollycollyvolleyolliemollysquallyloblollypollycallee

Related words

jocundmerryjovialjoyousmirthfulprettybanterkid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jolly"?▾

"Jolly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jolly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jolly" is /ˈdʒɒli/.

What does "jolly" mean?▾

Jolly: A pleasure trip or excursion.

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