How to pronounce delete
Say it like dih-LEET. Delete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEET).
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- dih
- LEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delete 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.
- LEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of delete
American and British speakers say delete in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlit/ in the US and /dɪˈliːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LEET.
What does delete mean?
- remove or make invisible“Please delete my name from your list”
- wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information“Who erased the files from my hard disk?”
- cut or eliminate“she edited the juiciest scenes”
Where does delete come from?
Doublet of delible and deleble.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with delete
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delete.
Questions about saying delete
How do you pronounce delete?
Say dih-LEET. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlit/. In British English it is /dɪˈliːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delete?
Delete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEET). Broken into parts: dih · LEET.
Do Americans and Brits say delete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlit/ and the British form is /dɪˈliːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.