How to Pronounce Sally

To pronounce "sally", say SALLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsæli/. 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

/ˈsæli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sally”

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

Sounds exactly like: salley, sallee, sallie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sally mean?

noun

  1. A willow
  2. Any tree that looks like a willow

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Words that rhyme with sally

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rallydallytallyfinaleballyalleygalleyscallypallygallyshaly

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sally"?▾

"Sally" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sally"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sally" is /ˈsæli/.

What does "sally" mean?▾

Sally: A willow

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