How to pronounce tallying
Say it like TAL-ee-ing. Tallying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tallying 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tallying
American and British speakers say tallying in essentially the same way: /ˈtæliɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtæliɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-ee-ing.
What does tallying mean?
- present participle and gerund of tally How to pronounce tally
Words that rhyme with tallying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tallying.
Questions about saying tallying
How do you pronounce tallying?
Say TAL-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæliɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtæliɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tallying?
Tallying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tallying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæliɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtæliɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.