How to Pronounce Pulleys

To pronounce "pulleys", say PULL-eys — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʊliz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpʊliz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pulleys”

"pulleys" has 2 syllables: pull-eys. It rhymes with woollies and bullies, if that helps it stick.

What does pulleys mean?

noun

One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

verb

To raise or lift by means of a pulley.

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Words that rhyme with pulleys

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woollies bullies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pulleys"?▾

"Pulleys" has 2 syllables: pull · eys.

What is the IPA transcription of "pulleys"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pulleys" is /ˈpʊliz/.

What does "pulleys" mean?▾

Pulleys: One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

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