How to Pronounce Dallies

To pronounce "dallies", say DALL-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DALL-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “dallies”

"dallies" has 2 syllables: dall-ies. It rhymes with allies and allys, if that helps it stick.

What does dallies mean?

verb

  1. To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.
  2. To caress, especially of a sexual nature; to fondle or pet

noun

  1. Several wraps of rope around the saddle horn, used to stop animals in roping.

verb

  1. To wind the lasso rope (ie throw-rope) around the saddle horn (the saddle horn is attached to the pommel of a western style saddle) after the roping of an animal

Synonyms

kill timefeel upgropetouch updawdledilly-dally

Words that rhyme with dallies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alliesallys

Related words

dithersdawdlesseducesdispossessesflingsflirtscontrivesacquiesces

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dallies"?▾

"Dallies" has 2 syllables: dall · ies.

What does "dallies" mean?▾

Dallies: To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.

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