How to Pronounce Nelly

To pronounce "nelly", say NELLY — one syllable, IPA /nɛli/. 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

/nɛli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nelly”

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

Sounds exactly like: nellie, nelli — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nelly mean?

noun

  1. A person's life.

Words that rhyme with nelly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bellyjellyskellyallelesmellyunderbellynelliecellaecelieteletellyfelly

Related words

mrsmissnellieneelynigelnicknibsalrightnik

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nelly"?▾

"Nelly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nelly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nelly" is /nɛli/.

What does "nelly" mean?▾

Nelly: A person's life.

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