How to pronounce dillydally
Say it like DIL-ee-dal-ee. Dillydally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- ee
- dal
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dillydally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dillydally
American and British speakers say dillydally in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ in the US and /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIL-ee-dal-ee.
What does dillydally mean?
- Alternative spelling of dilly-dally.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying dillydally
How do you pronounce dillydally?
Say DIL-ee-dal-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪliˌdæli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪliˌdæli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dillydally?
Dillydally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · ee · dal · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dillydally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪliˌdæli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.