How to pronounce delenition
Say it like dee-luh-NISH-un. Delenition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- dee
- luh
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delenition 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.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delenition
American and British speakers say delenition in essentially the same way: /ˌdiləˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːləˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-luh-NISH-un.
What does delenition mean?
- The reversal of lenition; fortition in a context where lenition previously occurred or might otherwise be expected.
Where does delenition come from?
From de- + lenition.
Words that rhyme with delenition
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Questions about saying delenition
How do you pronounce delenition?
Say dee-luh-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiləˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːləˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delenition?
Delenition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: dee · luh · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say delenition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiləˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːləˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.