How to pronounce delation
Say it like dee-LAY-shun. Delation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- dee
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delation
American and British speakers say delation in essentially the same way: /diˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LAY-shun.
What does delation mean?
- An accusation or charge brought against someone, especially by an informer; the act of accusing someone.
Where does delation come from?
From Latin dēlātiō.
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Words that rhyme with delation
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Questions about saying delation
How do you pronounce delation?
Say dee-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delation?
Delation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: dee · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say delation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.