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How to pronounce tally in British English

“tally” pronunciation by British speakers

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“tally” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. months after Tally Allen.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. half of the tally stick match it up or tally it up which is where we

    UK Parliament

  3. The clerk of works had hired them to burn a pile of old tally sticks; they

    UK Parliament

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