To pronounce "shilly-shallier", say SHILLYSH-all-ier — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shilly-shallier
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SHILLYSH-all-ier
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"shilly-shallier" has 3 syllables: shillysh-all-ier.
"Shilly-shallier" has 3 syllables: shillysh · all · ier.
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