How to pronounce delectation
Say it like dee-lek-TAY-shun. Delectation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- dee
- lek
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delectation 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.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay 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 delectation
American and British speakers say delectation in essentially the same way: /ˌdilɛkˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-lek-TAY-shun.
What does delectation mean?
- Great pleasure; delight.
Where does delectation come from?
Attested from the mid 14th century, from Old French delectation (“enjoyment”), from Latin dēlectātiōnem, accusative singular of dēlectātiō, from the verb Latin dēlectō (“to delight, charm, please”), frequentative of dēliciō, from de- (“away
Words that rhyme with delectation
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Questions about saying delectation
How do you pronounce delectation?
Say dee-lek-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdilɛkˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delectation?
Delectation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: dee · lek · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say delectation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdilɛkˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.