How to Pronounce "dalliances"
word
ˈdæɫiəns
DAL-ee-uhns-iz
dˈæliːənsɪz
DAL-ee-uhn-siz
Definition
Short, casual romantic relationships, or spending time in a playful, uncommitted way. It can also refer to briefly being interested in something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdæɫiəns
British English
dˈæliːənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAL-ee-uhns-iz
UK
DAL-ee-uhn-siz
Listen in Context
His past dalliances make it hard for her to trust him.
The celebrity's dalliances were in every magazine.
His dalliances with painting never lasted long.
After a few youthful dalliances, he settled down and got married.