How to pronounce "rally"

rally

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈræ.li/

Syllable Breakdown

ral ly

How natives say rally

British
/ˈræ.li/

Syllable Breakdown

ral ly

How natives say rally

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1 for AmE: Start with a strong 'r' sound.

  • Step 2 for AmE: Follow with the short vowel 'a' like in 'cat'.

  • Step 3 for AmE: End with 'lee', pronounced quickly.

Common Mistakes

  • ral-i (ral-li)

  • ray-lee (ral-ly)

  • rah-lee (ral-ly)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

What is the correct mouth position for 'r'?

The tongue curls back slightly without touching the roof of the mouth.

Where is the stress in 'rally'?

The stress is on the first syllable 'ral'.

Is the 'l' pronounced clearly?

Yes, the 'l' should be pronounced clearly and quickly.

Definition

rally

A meeting or gathering for a common purpose, often sports or political.

Word Family

rallied

/ˈræ.lid/

verb

To have gathered or come together for support.

Example: They rallied behind their leader.

rallying

/ˈræ.li.ɪŋ/

verb

The act of coming together for support or action.

Example: The community is rallying for change.

rallies

/ˈræ.liz/

noun

Plural of rally; multiple gatherings.

Example: There are many rallies scheduled this month.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Rallied ends with 'id', different from 'ly'.

Rallying has an extra 'ing' sound at the end.

Rallies pluralizes with a 'z' sound.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'r' sound

Practice the 'r' with words like 'red' and 'road' to strengthen pronunciation.

Syllable stress

Emphasize the first syllable 'ral' for correct pronunciation.

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