How to pronounce tallies
Say it like TAL-eez. Tallies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tallies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tallies
American and British speakers say tallies in essentially the same way: /ˈtæliz/ in the US and /ˈtæliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-eez.
What does tallies mean?
- plural of tally How to pronounce tally
- plural of tallie How to pronounce tallie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tally How to pronounce tally
Questions about saying tallies
How do you pronounce tallies?
Say TAL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæliz/. In British English it is /ˈtæliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tallies?
Tallies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say tallies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæliz/ and the British form is /ˈtæliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.