How to pronounce delenite
Say it like dee-luh-NYTE. Delenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYTE).
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- dee
- luh
- NYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delenite 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of delenite
American and British speakers say delenite in essentially the same way: /ˌdiləˈnaɪt/ in the US and /ˌdiːləˈnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-luh-NYTE.
What does delenite mean?
- To undergo delenition.
- To subject to delenition.
Where does delenite come from?
From de- + lenite; also analyzable as a back-formation from delenition.
Words that rhyme with delenite
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Questions about saying delenite
How do you pronounce delenite?
Say dee-luh-NYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiləˈnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdiːləˈnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delenite?
Delenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYTE). Broken into parts: dee · luh · NYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say delenite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiləˈnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdiːləˈnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.