How to Pronounce "pearly"
word
ˈpɝɫi
PUR-lee
pˈɜːli
PUR-lee
Definition
Looking like or having the shine of a pearl. Often describes something with a smooth, pale, shiny, or iridescent surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɝɫi
British English
pˈɜːli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-lee
UK
PUR-lee
Listen in Context
Her pearly necklace is beautiful.
The shell has a pearly shine.
She smiled and showed her pearly teeth.
Clouds floated across the pearly morning sky.