Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Pulley?

pulley has 2 syllables

Split Pulley into syllables?

pul-ley

Definition of Pulley

a wheel with a grooved rim around which a rope, chain, or belt can be run in order to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope, chain, or belt

How should Pulley divide into syllables

There are two syllables, 'pull' and 'ey'. The vowel sounds are 'u' and 'e'. The consonant sounds are 'p', 'l', and 'y'.

Part of Speech - Pulley

Noun

We use a pulley to lift heavy objects.

Sentences with Pulley

The pulley makes it easier to lift the bucket of water.
We used a pulley to move the heavy furniture up to the second floor.
The mechanic used a pulley system to lift the car engine out of the vehicle.
The boat's sails are controlled by a pulley system.
The old well had a pulley attached to the bucket so we could easily draw up water.

Quotes with Pulley

The pulley is one of the six simple machines that can make our work easier. - Bill Nye
A pulley can make a heavy load feel light. - Rube Goldberg
The pulley is the most ancient and most common device for transmitting motion. - Archimedes