How to pronounce delaine
Say it like dih-LAYN. Delaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYN).
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- dih
- LAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of delaine
American and British speakers say delaine in essentially the same way: /dɪˈleɪn/ in the US and /dɪˈleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LAYN.
What does delaine mean?
- A kind of mixed fabric previously used to make women's dresses.
Where does delaine come from?
Borrowed from French de laine (“(made) of wool”).
Words that rhyme with delaine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delaine.
Questions about saying delaine
How do you pronounce delaine?
Say dih-LAYN. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈleɪn/. In British English it is /dɪˈleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delaine?
Delaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYN). Broken into parts: dih · LAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say delaine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈleɪn/ and the British form is /dɪˈleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.