How to Pronounce Molly

To pronounce "molly", say MOLLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɒli/. 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

/ˈmɒli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “molly”

"molly" 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: mollie, mali, molley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does molly mean?

noun

  1. A woman or girl, especially of low status.
  2. An effeminate male, a male homosexual.

verb

  1. To engage in (male) homosexual activity with.

Synonyms

mandy

Words that rhyme with molly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholyfollygollydollycollyjollyvolleyolliesquallyloblollypollycallee

Related words

molliemollcoddlingcoddlewaithappenmulemol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "molly"?▾

"Molly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "molly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "molly" is /ˈmɒli/.

What does "molly" mean?▾

Molly: A woman or girl, especially of low status.

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