How to Pronounce Volley

To pronounce "volley", say VOLL-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɒli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɒli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “volley”

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

What does volley mean?

noun

  1. The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired
  2. A burst or emission of many things at once.

    “a volley of words”

verb

  1. To fire a volley of shots
  2. To hit the ball before it touches the ground

Words that rhyme with volley

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholyfollygollydollycollyjollyolliemollysquallyloblollypollycallee

Related words

fusilladeburstsalvoarcherplanefiringroundsalute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "volley"?▾

"Volley" has 2 syllables: voll · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "volley"?▾

The IPA transcription of "volley" is /ˈvɒli/.

What does "volley" mean?▾

Volley: The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired

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