How to pronounce deleatur
Say it like dee-lee-AY-ter. Deleatur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- dee
- lee
- AY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deleatur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deleatur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-lee-AY-tuh.
What does deleatur mean?
- dele (“mark signifying deletion”)
Where does deleatur come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēleātur (“may it be deleted; may it be destroyed”).
Questions about saying deleatur
How do you pronounce deleatur?
Say dee-lee-AY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiliˈeɪtər/. In British English it is /ˌdiːliˈeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deleatur?
Deleatur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: dee · lee · AY · ter.
Is deleatur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdiːliˈeɪtə/ (dee-lee-AY-tuh).