To pronounce "shilly-shally", say SHILLYSH-ally — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shilly-shally
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SHILLYSH-ally
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"shilly-shally" has 2 syllables: shillysh-ally.
"Shilly-shally" has 2 syllables: shillysh · ally.
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