How to Pronounce Volleying

To pronounce "volleying", say VOLL-ey-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

VOLL-ey-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “volleying”

"volleying" has 3 syllables: voll-ey-ing. It rhymes with jollying and dollying, if that helps it stick.

What does volleying mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The firing of a volley.

Words that rhyme with volleying

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jollyingdollying

Related words

fusilladeburstsalvocountervolleyhalf-volleysnap-volleyvolleyball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "volleying"?▾

"Volleying" has 3 syllables: voll · ey · ing.

What does "volleying" mean?▾

Volleying: To fire a volley of shots

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