How to pronounce delectably
Say it like dih-LEK-tuh-blee. Delectably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- dih
- LEK
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delectably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of delectably
American and British speakers say delectably in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlɛktəbli/ in the US and /dɪˈlɛktəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LEK-tuh-blee.
What does delectably mean?
- In a delectable manner; delightfully.
Where does delectably come from?
From delectable + -ly.
Words that rhyme with delectably
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delectably.
Questions about saying delectably
How do you pronounce delectably?
Say dih-LEK-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɛktəbli/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɛktəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delectably?
Delectably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: dih · LEK · tuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say delectably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlɛktəbli/ and the British form is /dɪˈlɛktəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.