How to Pronounce Tallies

To pronounce "tallies", say TALL-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaliːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtaliːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tallies”

"tallies" has 2 syllables: tall-ies. It rhymes with tallis and rallies, if that helps it stick.

What does tallies mean?

noun

  1. A tall beer bottle.

noun

  1. (by extension) One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
  2. (by extension) Any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.

verb

  1. To count something.
  2. To record something by making marks.

Synonyms

enumeratenumber

Words that rhyme with tallies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tallisralliessalliesalysalleyscalliesgalleysvalleys

Related words

agreescoincidescompliesconcurscorrespondcorrespondsfitsmatches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tallies"?▾

"Tallies" has 2 syllables: tall · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "tallies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tallies" is /ˈtaliːs/.

What does "tallies" mean?▾

Tallies: A tall beer bottle.

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