50+ Words that rhyme with tally

Tally is a 2-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dally, alley, challis. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of tally

noun
  1. a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; "the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"; "their first tally came in the 3rd inning"
  2. a bill for an amount due
  3. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order; "the counting continued for several hours"

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Examples of "tally" in lyrics

See how tally is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "No dirt, fools untook your tally"
    Buddha Monk f/ C.C.F. Division — Hold Up
  • "Gradually we warmed when he chalked up a tally"
    The Herd — Full Moon
  • "Baby mommy baby daddy, it's addin to the death tally"
    Mr. Lif — Looking In...

What do these rhymes mean?

alley
a narrow street with walls on both sides a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins
ally
a friendly nation an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
challis
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
dally
behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection" waste time
dillydally
postpone doing what one should be doing; "He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "tally" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like dally, alley, challis create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "tally" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tally?
Words that rhyme with tally include: dally, alley, challis, dillydally, ally, bally, halle, finale, verbally, rally, and 40 more.
How many syllables does tally have?
Tally has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with tally?
There are 50 words that rhyme with tally: 50 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tally in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tally in songwriting are dally, alley, challis. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with tally?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tally include dally, alley, challis, dillydally, ally. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: mallee, alie; 1-syllable: dally, alley; 2-syllable: finale, verbally. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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