How to Pronounce Trolley

To pronounce "trolley", say TROLL-ey — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TROLL-ey

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💡 Tip for remembering “trolley”

"trolley" has 2 syllables: troll-ey. It rhymes with melancholy and folly, if that helps it stick.

What does trolley mean?

noun

  1. A cart or shopping cart.
  2. A hand truck.

verb

  1. To bring to by trolley.
  2. To use a trolley vehicle to go from one place to another.

Words that rhyme with trolley

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholyfollygollydollycollyjollyvolleyolliemollysquallyloblollypolly

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trolley"?▾

"Trolley" has 2 syllables: troll · ey.

What does "trolley" mean?▾

Trolley: A cart or shopping cart.

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