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haley
Definition:
(nou) United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981) (nou) United States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back to Africa (1921-1992)
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It is generally referred to as the haley House.
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Common mistakes of haley pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hal-'ey" instead of the correct "'ha-ley". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "'ha".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "haley" with a short "a" as in "cat", resulting in "'hæl-ey". The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound, as in "day" /ˈheɪli/. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some might pronounce "haley" with an exaggerated "l" sound, saying "hal-'lee". The correct pronunciation keeps the "l" subtle, as in /ˈheɪli/. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and brief.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might mistakenly say "hal-'ee-ly" instead of "'ha-ley". This can make the name sound overly complex. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable pronunciation, "'ha-ley".
- Confusing with similar names: "Haley" can be mixed up with "Hailey" or "Haily". Each has distinct pronunciations, with "haley" being /ˈheɪli/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the unique sounds of each name to avoid confusion.