How to pronounce delfie
Say it like DEL-fee. Delfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delfie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of delfie
American and British speakers say delfie in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛlfi/ in the US and /ˈdɛlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-fee.
What does delfie mean?
- A self-taken photograph of oneself with a dog or dogs.
Where does delfie come from?
Blend of dog + selfie.
Questions about saying delfie
How do you pronounce delfie?
Say DEL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛlfi/. In British English it is /ˈdɛlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delfie?
Delfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say delfie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛlfi/ and the British form is /ˈdɛlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.