How to pronounce dalliance
Say it like DAL-ee-uns. Dalliance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAL).
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- DAL
- ee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalliance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dalliance
American and British speakers say dalliance in essentially the same way: /ˈdæliəns/ in the US and /ˈdæliəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAL-ee-uns.
What does dalliance mean?
- Playful flirtation; amorous play.
- An episode of dabbling.
- A wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
Where does dalliance come from?
From Middle English daliaunce et al., from dalien (“to exchange pleasantries, to chat; to flirt”), from Old French dalier, dailer.
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Questions about saying dalliance
How do you pronounce dalliance?
Say DAL-ee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæliəns/. In British English it is /ˈdæliəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dalliance?
Dalliance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAL). Broken into parts: DAL · ee · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say dalliance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæliəns/ and the British form is /ˈdæliəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.