How to pronounce delft
Say it like DELFT. Delft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DELFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of delft
American and British speakers say delft in essentially the same way: /dɛlft/ in the US and /dɛlft/ in the UK.
British respelling: DELFT.
What does delft mean?
- Alternative form of Delft (“style of earthenware”).
- A delf; a mine, quarry, pit or ditch.
Where does delft come from?
After the Dutch city of Delft.
Questions about saying delft
How do you pronounce delft?
Say DELFT. The American pronunciation is /dɛlft/. In British English it is /dɛlft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delft?
Delft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DELFT.
Do Americans and Brits say delft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛlft/ and the British form is /dɛlft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.