How to pronounce deletia
Say it like dih-LEE-shuh. Deletia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- dih
- LEE
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deletia 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deletia
American and British speakers say deletia in essentially the same way: /dɪˈliʃə/ in the US and /dɪˈliːʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LEE-shuh.
What does deletia mean?
- In an email reply, material omitted from the quoted original.
Where does deletia come from?
From delete + -ia.
Words that rhyme with deletia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deletia.
Questions about saying deletia
How do you pronounce deletia?
Say dih-LEE-shuh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈliʃə/. In British English it is /dɪˈliːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deletia?
Deletia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: dih · LEE · shuh.
Do Americans and Brits say deletia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈliʃə/ and the British form is /dɪˈliːʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.