How to Pronounce Dallying

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DALLY-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dallying”

"dallying" has 2 syllables: dally-ing. It rhymes with allying, if that helps it stick.

What does dallying 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

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

noun

  1. Dalliance

Synonyms

kill timefeel upgropetouch updawdledilly-dally

Words that rhyme with dallying

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dallying"?▾

"Dallying" has 2 syllables: dally · ing.

What does "dallying" mean?▾

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

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