How to pronounce delectable
Say it like dih-LEK-tuh-bul. Delectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- dih
- LEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delectable 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delectable
American and British speakers say delectable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LEK-tuh-bul.
What does delectable mean?
- Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
- Something that is delectable.
Where does delectable come from?
From Middle English delectable, from Middle French délectable, from Old French delectable, from Medieval Latin delectare (“to delight”).
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Words that rhyme with delectable
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Questions about saying delectable
How do you pronounce delectable?
Say dih-LEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delectable?
Delectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: dih · LEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say delectable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.