How to Pronounce "billy"
word
/ˈbɪɫi/
BI-lee
/bˈɪli/
BI-lee
Definition
'Billy' most commonly refers to a male goat, especially used in farming or in informal speech. In slang, it can also mean a police baton or club.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɪɫi/
British English
/bˈɪli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BI-lee
UK
BI-lee
Listen in Context
The billy chased the other goats around the field.
A billy has long, curved horns.
The farmer sold his old billy at the market.
The officer grabbed his billy and rushed into the alley.