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.
ral-i (ral-li)
ray-lee (ral-ly)
rah-lee (ral-ly)
same as American
same as American
The tongue curls back slightly without touching the roof of the mouth.
The stress is on the first syllable 'ral'.
Yes, the 'l' should be pronounced clearly and quickly.
A meeting or gathering for a common purpose, often sports or political.
/ˈræ.lid/
To have gathered or come together for support.
/ˈræ.li.ɪŋ/
The act of coming together for support or action.
/ˈræ.liz/
Plural of rally; multiple gatherings.
Rallied ends with 'id', different from 'ly'.
Rallying has an extra 'ing' sound at the end.
Rallies pluralizes with a 'z' sound.
Practice the 'r' with words like 'red' and 'road' to strengthen pronunciation.
Emphasize the first syllable 'ral' for correct pronunciation.
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