How to Pronounce "polly"
word
/ˈpɑɫi/
PAH-lee
/ˈpɒli/
PO-lee
Definition
Polly is usually a female first name in English. It can also be used informally to mean a parrot, especially in older expressions or stories.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɫi/
British English
/ˈpɒli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-lee
UK
PO-lee
Listen in Context
Polly is my new classmate.
We saw a parrot named Polly at the zoo.
The story says, "Polly wants a cracker."
I thought Polly was a nickname, but it's her real name.