How to pronounce deletes
Say it like dih-LEETS. Deletes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEETS).
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- dih
- LEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deletes 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.
- LEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deletes
American and British speakers say deletes in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlits/ in the US and /dɪˈliːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LEETS.
What does deletes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of delete How to pronounce delete
- plural of delete How to pronounce delete
Words that rhyme with deletes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deletes.
Questions about saying deletes
How do you pronounce deletes?
Say dih-LEETS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlits/. In British English it is /dɪˈliːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deletes?
Deletes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEETS). Broken into parts: dih · LEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say deletes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlits/ and the British form is /dɪˈliːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.